Incidents in North America, head of government Barack Obama, outcome upheld by a court
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Secrets and espionage laws (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Barack Obama
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2013 | United States prosecutes former CIA officer John Kiriakou under the Espionage Act for identifying a covert colleague to a journalist | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Secrets and espionage laws | Barack Obama | Upheld by a court (February 3, 2015) |
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