Timothy Burke
Timothy Burke is a journalist who previously worked as a video and assignment editor for Gawker Media and as the director of video content for the Daily Beast. He currently serves as the president of his own consulting firm, Burke Communications, and is based in Florida.
Judge tosses some charges against Fox News leaker, but legal fight continues
A federal judge has dismissed numerous charges against former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke, but he still faces years in prison on the remaining counts.
Suspect in Fox News leaks case accused of hacking FedNet in 2021
The incident took place several years before former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke was accused of stealing footage from Fox News.
Trial of suspected Fox News video leaker pushed to October
Timothy Burke's computer hacking trial has been delayed to October, and could be further delayed as prosecutors and defense attorneys work through various pre-trial elements of the case.
Fox Leaks co-conspirator Marco Gaudino gets house arrest, probation
A Washington man has avoided prison time after he confessed to helping a Florida media consultant and former video journalist break into online platforms used by media companies.
Lawyer for Fox News leaker says AI to blame for errors in court filing
Mark Rasch, an attorney representing ex-journalist Timothy Burke, took full responsibility for the issue; earlier, a judge overseeing Burke's case, said his attorneys were "unprofessional."
Judge scolds defense attorneys in Fox News leaks case
The judge said attorneys Michael Maddux and Mark D. Rasch were "unprofessional" when they filed a motion that contained many mistakes.
Ex-Deadspin editor Tim Burke loses bid to have criminal case dismissed
A federal judge said a 14-count indictment charging Burke with criminal conspiracy, computer hacking and interception was not defective and can be heard by a jury.
Former editor who leaked Fox News clips gets June trial date
A federal judge this week rejected two motions that could have ended the criminal case against Timothy Burke in his favor.
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.
NBA identified as victim of alleged criminal hacking scheme
The NBA has been identified as an apparent victim of a criminal hacking scheme, one that is connected to the theft and distribution of raw Fox News video files.
Journalist asks judge to dismiss hacking charges over Fox News video leaks
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.
Judge delays sentencing of Fox Leaks co-conspirator
Marco Gaudino admitted to helping journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems used by Fox News and others.