the National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was convicted of violations of the Espionage Act . Much of the information contained in Manning 's leaks was outdated , Lewis points out . Bradley Manning disclosed sensitive programs run by WikiLeaks . While they both leaked , their circumstances -- and future -- could be far different .
the National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was convicted of violations of the Espionage Act . Bradley Manning disclosed sensitive programs run by WikiLeaks . While they both leaked , their circumstances -- and future -- could be far different .