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.
Alleged Fox News leaker arraigned under new indictment
Timothy Burke could earn years in federal prison if a jury convicts him of computer hacking, conspiracy and wiretapping charges brought under a superseding indictment.
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Grand jury issues new indictment in Fox News leaks case
The superseding indictment contains identical allegations of computer hacking and conspiracy against Timothy Burke, but resolves issues involving wiretapping claims.
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Fox News leaker asks judge to permanently dismiss hacking charges
Attorneys for former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke said federal prosecutors spent too much time dragging out an appeal that went nowhere, justifying the need to permanently dismiss charges against him.
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Feds seek new indictment against ex-Deadspin editor Timothy Burke
This week, prosecutors requested a two-month moratorium in the criminal case in order to secure a new superseding indictment.
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Feds drop appeal over dismissed criminal counts in Timothy Burke hacking case
If approved, the dismissed appeal will allow the broader criminal case against Burke to proceed; he still faces numerous computer hacking charges that could earn him years in prison.
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Appeals court denies Timothy Burke’s request to toss Fox News hacking case
The court gave no reason for rejecting the former journalist's bid to end the appeals process; prosecutors have one additional month to produce their opening brief.
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Lawyers for man accused of stealing Fox News clips ask for government’s appeal to be dismissed
Legal defense attorneys for former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke say federal prosecutors have taken too long to secure necessary approvals to move forward with their appeal on dismissed charges.
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Prosecutors delay appeal procedures in former journalist’s criminal hacking case
Federal prosecutors said they cannot proceed in a case against Timothy Burke without approval from the Solicitor General, effectively pausing the case.
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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.