Criminal trial delayed for journalist who leaked Fox News clips
Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke is now scheduled to go to trial in January 2025, according to sources and court records reviewed by The Desk.
Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke is now scheduled to go to trial in January 2025, according to sources and court records reviewed by The Desk.
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.
Marco Gaudino admitted to helping journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems used by Fox News and others.
Marco Gaudino pled guilty to helping Florida journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems, including one used by Fox News.
The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.
The identities were revealed in recently-filed court records after Burke’s alleged co-conspirator plead guilty to his role.
Washington resident Marco Gaudino has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators, who are pressing forward with a criminal case against the journalist.
Marco Gaudino, 24, allegedly worked with Florida journalist Timothy Burke to break into computer systems used by news organizations.
Using the alias “EyewitnessZunes,” Marco Gaudino allegedly worked with Tim Burke to break into computer services associated with news outlets.