The story of Daniel Ellsberg

7 Apr 1931 – 16 Jun 2023

Daniel Ellsberg. American strategic analyst who worked at the RAND Corporation and copied the Pentagon Papers.

1958–1970

Daniel Ellsberg worked at the RAND Corporation. Analyst.

RAND gives 1958. His own account gives 1959.

1971

Jun 1971: Daniel Ellsberg, charged by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Espionage and theft.

Charged by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles.

29 Dec 1971: Daniel Ellsberg, charged by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. A revised indictment added to the charges and named Anthony Russo.

A charge is an accusation, not a finding of guilt.

11 May 1973

Daniel Ellsberg, charge dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Judge William Matthew Byrne dismissed all charges and barred a retrial, citing the government’s conduct.

Daniel Ellsberg, involved in Copying and publication of the Pentagon Papers.

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