Democracy Dies in Lawlessness
In a landmark case, a judge has sentenced an IRS consultant, identified as Littlejohn, for leaking former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. The judge emphasized that while the press often highlights how democracy dies in darkness, it also dies in lawlessness.
A Series of Decisions
Littlejohn, who had previously worked for Booz Allen, returned to the company as an IRS consultant in 2017. Prosecutors argued that this move was a strategic career decision to gain access to private tax information and leak Trump’s tax returns. The Department of Justice stated that Littlejohn considered Trump to be a threat to democracy and believed he was above the law.
A Violation of Privacy
During the trial, prosecutors accused Littlejohn of weaponizing his access to unmasked taxpayer data for his personal political agenda. They emphasized that stealing and leaking private, personal tax information undermines the legal protection of individuals’ sensitive data.
A Strong Message
When handing down the sentence, Judge Reyes echoed the prosecutors’ statements, emphasizing that Littlejohn had meticulously planned to violate Trump’s privacy. The judge stressed that such conduct cannot be viewed as acceptable and that it is crucial to send the strongest possible message that the United States is a nation of laws.
No Immediate Response from Trump’s Campaign
As news of the sentencing broke, Trump’s campaign remained silent, declining to comment on the matter when approached by Fox News Digital.
