Reality Winner's Shocking Story: From Whistleblower to Theatre
2025-02-12
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In a stunning turn of events, the FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, a US Air Force veteran and whistleblower, has been transformed into a theatrical performance. Winner was handed a record-breaking prison sentence of five years and three months for leaking classified documents to the press in 2018. The leaked document, which exposed sensitive information, sparked a national debate on government secrecy and whistleblower protection. This powerful story raises questions about freedom of speech and the consequences of speaking truth to power, highlighting the importance of whistleblower laws and national security
