U.S. weighs espionage charges.
Lawyers from across the government are investigating whether it can prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for espionage, a senior defense official said Tuesday.
The official, not authorized to comment publicly, spoke only on condition of anonymity.
The decision is complicated by the very newness of Assange’s Internet- based outfit: Is it journalism or espionage or something in between?
Other charges also might be possible, including theft of government property or receipt of stolen government property.