Welcome to City-Data.com Forum!
U.S. CitiesCity-Data Forum Index
Go Back   City-Data Forum > General Forums > Politics and Other Controversies
 [Register]
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
View detailed profile (Advanced) or search
site with Google Custom Search

Search Forums  (Advanced)
Reply Start New Thread
 
Old 01-06-2015, 02:11 AM
 
20,349 posts, read 19,945,113 times
Reputation: 13467

Advertisements

Look like that uppity woman just isn't going to go away.

"Former CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson has sued the Justice Department over the hacking of her computers, officially accusing the Obama administration of illegal surveillance while she was reporting on administration scandals.

In a series of legal filings that seek $35 million in damages, Attkisson alleges that three separate computer forensic exams showed that hackers used sophisticated methods to surreptitiously monitor her work between 2011 and 2013....."


Sharyl Attkisson sues administration over computer hacking | Fox News
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message

 
Old 01-06-2015, 04:07 AM
 
Location: USA
13,255 posts, read 12,135,112 times
Reputation: 4228
Wonder if I could sue.


How exactly do you prove the gov hacked you?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 05:18 AM
 
17,441 posts, read 9,277,731 times
Reputation: 11908
According to Sharyl Attkisson's website - she has filed 3 Administrative Claims as a prerequisite to the coming Lawsuit.

As outlined in the claims, three separate computer forensics exams revealed that intruders used sophisticated, remote capabilities to monitor Attkisson’s work. The intruders installed and periodically “refreshed” software used to exfiltrate data, obtain Attkisson’s passwords to various personal and work accounts, access the CBS News computer system, and monitor Attkisson’s audio using a Skype account. Forensics also revealed evidence of U.S. government-related involvement in the surveillance.

The filing of the administrative claim is a necessary procedural step under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) prior to a citizen filing formal lawsuit complaints. Once the time for investigation is completed, the Government will be required to either take a formal step to resolve the complaint or litigation can be initiated. The administrative claim process is not required for the lawsuit alleging constitutional violations.


Turns out that Sheryl discovered via a FOIA request that the Justice Department had opened an investigation on her case, but never informed or interviewed her. She has hired a Government Compliance Company to deal with the Miles of Government Red Tape and I'm sure a team of Lawyers.

She won't quit. She is a highly respected Investigative Journalist (a dying breed) with a long history of Award winning Journalism. CBS was able to keep her on a tether, but she got out of her contract - that was a major step for her to give up a 20 year career with CBS.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 05:19 AM
 
45,241 posts, read 26,470,793 times
Reputation: 24998
Good to see the guv being sued.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Ohio
24,621 posts, read 19,180,106 times
Reputation: 21743
I'm sure Obama will seize all documents and claim "executive privilege."

While I'm thrilled she's suing, I doubt this will delay the United Police States of America.

They'll just learn to be more clever about their hacking....

Mircea
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 12:50 PM
 
2,089 posts, read 1,418,902 times
Reputation: 3105
I hope she prevails. The federal government thinks it can do anything with impunity.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 04:42 PM
 
8,016 posts, read 5,864,961 times
Reputation: 9682
It bears repeating:

Barack Obama: more inept than Carter, more corrupt than Nixon.

Of all the turds known as politicians, how did we get such a rotten turd like this one in the White House?

I hope Sharyl wins as well. it's time for the citizens of the US to take their gloves off.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 05:41 PM
 
17,441 posts, read 9,277,731 times
Reputation: 11908
"The ONE"

A light shone down

"There is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America. There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America — there's the United States of America."

And the Biggy in St Paul with his nomination speech.

I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth. This was the moment - this was the time - when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals. Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.

How can anyone resist all that wonderful stuff?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 06:40 PM
 
Location: Long Island
57,333 posts, read 26,245,816 times
Reputation: 15665
There are hackers that attacked government offices including the White House, they are all sophisticated by the way whatever that means anymore. Why does she feel the "White House" is responsible, the CIA even hacked into the senate intelligence committee that is supposed to be overseeing them.

I saw her awards, and the Edward Murrow Award back in 2005 is prestigious but not sure of the others. Why would the White House hack into her computer, did she have something that hasn't been discussed at the many hearings. Big coincidence that her book release coincided with her claims of hacking but who knows.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 01-06-2015, 06:45 PM
 
9,470 posts, read 6,974,506 times
Reputation: 2177
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibby View Post
"The ONE"

A light shone down

"There is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America. There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America — there's the United States of America."

And the Biggy in St Paul with his nomination speech.

I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth. This was the moment - this was the time - when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals. Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.

How can anyone resist all that wonderful stuff?
The real problem is your last sentence... which should read:

Quote:
How can anyone resist all that bovine scatology?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.


Reply
Please update this thread with any new information or opinions. This open thread is still read by thousands of people, so we encourage all additional points of view.

Quick Reply
Message:


Over $104,000 in prizes was already given out to active posters on our forum and additional giveaways are planned!

Go Back   City-Data Forum > General Forums > Politics and Other Controversies
Similar Threads

All times are GMT -6.

© 2005-2024, Advameg, Inc. · Please obey Forum Rules · Terms of Use and Privacy Policy · Bug Bounty

City-Data.com - Contact Us - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 - Top