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Former Florida Prosecutor Charged for Misappropriating Confidential DOJ Documents

KVIA•Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM•CNN Newsource

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Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former managing assistant U.S. attorney in Florida, has been charged with theft for allegedly emailing herself confidential documents related to the investigation of Donald Trump, disguising them as dessert recipes. Lineberger, who held a supervisory position during the investigation, is accused of accessing and transmitting sensitive materials, including the Volume II Report, to her personal email accounts under misleading subject lines. If found guilty, she faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. This case raises serious concerns about the handling of classified information within the Justice Department, especially given the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Trump’s actions regarding classified documents.

Key Details: • Lineberger charged with two counts of theft of government property. • Allegations include emailing confidential DOJ documents disguised as recipes. • Potential sentence of up to 20 years if convicted. • District Judge Aileen Cannon previously barred the release of the Volume II Report.

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