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There is clearly a story that the the FBI doesn’t want covered. That’s a problem.

Not clear at all. A journalist was raided and has said nothing about his current status except to withdraw from his apartment and work. The only seemingly questionable thing is a lack of charges, but he doesn't seem to be detained so it isn't necessary that he be charged

That was my take. He’s not being detained and he chose not to comment on an ongoing investigation involving himself. There may not be a big deal here. The Rolling Stone has a history of fabrication and exaggeration, not Meek.

"Documents pertaining to the case remain sealed."

Why? This tells me that the FBI is targeting this journalist because they don't like what he has to say. If this pattern of government behavior impacted a journalist in China, there would be little doubt as to why. I worry that the FBI is acting as a political praetorian guard.

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