Ex-DOJ Lawyer Charged With Taking Sealed Report on Trump Probe

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, was charged with two counts of theft of government money or property, valued less than $1,000.

She pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in West Palm Beach.

The Justice Department has charged a former prosecutor with stealing records related to the special counsel investigation of Donald J. Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.

Carmen Lineberger, 62, faces four criminal counts over accusations she improperly sent herself confidential communications using misleading file names to make them look like bundt and chocolate cake recipes.