[FairOpinion]

"The federal charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of a year in prison and up to a $100,000 fine. "

Good grief! Why isn't this a felony with a "throw away the key" punishment. The damage is tremendous and cannot be undone.

[oceanview]

that's a bit of an overstatement - selling the docs to a foreign power is one thing, but the handling protocol for them can sometimes be violated in a totally innocent way.

[cake_crumb]

"Good grief! Why isn't this a felony with a 'throw away the key' punishment. The damage is tremendous and cannot be undone."

I believe that's what Sandy Burglar got charged with.

[lawdude]

"Why isn't this a felony with a "throw away the key" punishment. The damage is tremendous and cannot be undone."

Because it wouldn't leave a loophole for Sandy Burglar!