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I think “good judgment” is somewhat relative. She was in her early 20s at the time. I think it’s hard to grasp the reality of potential legal consequences and the full weight of the American government at that age.

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I disagree, she had previously Served in the Military and was working at a D.o.D (NSA JOINT) facility. She was also working within those walls during the Snowden leaks. It was probably the opposite, she was likely constantly inundated with the legal consequences of leaks and disclosures.

I would argue many people don't fully process the consequences of their actions regardless of age. That's a separate issue we have to solve for.

In this instance (right or wrong) she was found guilty, she admitted to the action, and she did the time. Hopefully she's able to find gainful employment moving forward.

She was in the Air Force a full term before she was a contractor, and the UCMJ is beat into you in the military. Also, being in an intelligence squadron stationed at Ft Meade no less, she would have had tons of annual training on security requirements and their consequences. It's possible being younger meant she thought she was more likely to get away with it, but she certainly had enough briefings on the legal consequences to know what could happen if caught.

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