Well, quality and interest value of that data aside, it nevertheless is protected by markings (TS) and requirements that dictate extraordinary procedures under which it MUST be handled.
To even see this data in electronic format (e.g., on a cleared computer) it MUST be in a facility cleared to protect it at that level. In other words, such data would NEVER reside on any kind of system that sends and receives email over the unclassified internet. To think otherwise is just plain foolish.
These people on her side that minimize this whole thing don’t have a clue in the world of that about which they are speaking. It is today’s version of “a BJ isn’t sex.”
Let’s not forget that once a device or media is used for classified data, itself becomes classified and is required to be securely stored ( not in your lawyers office either)until it is destroyed or wiped by the guys in the lab etc.
There are so many crimes involved here.
She is done.
When I worked at a Joint HQs, there were so many thumb drives, laptops, cell phones and other electronics surrendered to security that we had a dedicated team just to wipe/destroy etc all of it. It all became gov property once it passed the entrance security desk..... Sorry about that blackberry, Major, you should have left it your vehicle. Sign here, move along. Out going stuff ( things brought in and then found on the way out) brought the owner/violator to the CE officers desk for a good frank discussion about career and fed jails....
Applause!!!