Former IRS Contractor Will Go To Jail For Disclosing Trump's Tax Returns

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : The sentence, Argentieri says, "sends a strong message that those who violate laws intended to protect sensitive tax information will face significant punishment.
59% : "In October of 2023, Littlejohn pleaded guilty to unauthorized disclosure of tax return and return information -- a violation of section 7213(a)(1) of the tax code, the most serious offense for leaking tax information.
53% : According to prosecutors, Littlejohn viewed Public Official A as "dangerous and a threat to democracy" and had intended to provide private tax information to the public.
51% : The returns and return information were disclosed to Littlejohn for "purposes of tax administration.
50% : The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) investigated the case.
48% : Littlejohn was initially charged on information on Sept. 29, 2023, with one count of disclosing tax return information without authorization.

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