Billie Winner-Davis, Reality Winner's mother, told Business Insider on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, is attempting legal representation to aid the former Air Force language analyst contractor and Kingsville native Reality Winner with her case.
Winner pleaded guilty in 2018 to leaking classified National Security Agency information on Russia's alleged efforts to interfere with the 2016 election. She was found guilty of violating the U.S. Espionage Act and sentenced to five years in prison at the Federal Medical Center-Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas.
In 2016 following her separation from six years of active duty, Winner was hired by Pluribus International Corporation under an NSA contract to work out of Fort Gordon, Georgia.
According to ABC News, Winner printed a classified report detailing how Russian hackers allegedly “executed cyber espionage operations” on local election systems and mailed the documents to The Intercept.
She was arrested on June 3, 2017.
Amazing! Thank you. My daughter Reality Leigh Winner is yet another victim of this admin. Doing hard time for bringing the truth to light. #FreeRealityWinnerhttps://t.co/wU0sg3LeRs
Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign violations and tax fraud in 2018, began serving his sentence in May 2019 at the federal penitentiary in Otisville, New York.
He has been under house arrest since July over coronavirus concerns.
Military.com stated that Reality’s mother sent a Twitter message that said “Cohen has asked another attorney to look at the case and for opportunities to help.”
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Multiple cities, Issue curfews over the death of George Floyd
May 29, 2020
Friday, the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul issued citywide curfews.
The move to put curfews in place comes after violent protests erupted throughout the metro over the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Tim Walz also signed an executive order implementing a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday. During the curfew, nobody is allowed to travel on Minneapolis or St. Paul streets or public places, except for first responders, members of the media, people going back and forth to work, individuals seeking emergency care, or fleeing danger, and people experiencing homelessness.
Minneapolis
The curfew will extend through the weekend and lasts from 8 p.m. through 6 a.m., according to a proclamation issued through Mayor Jacob Frey's office.
During the curfew travel on public streets and gathering in public places is prohibited.
Law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel are exempt from the curfew. Journalists and people returning home from work shifts are exempt from the curfew, as are people who are experiencing homelessness or are fleeing a dangerous situation.
Journalists and people returning home from work shifts are exempt from the curfew.
The violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor offense.
St. Paul
The curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday and will be lifted at 6 a.m. Saturday.
Journalists and people returning home from work shifts are exempt from the curfew.
"It's time to rebuild our community and that starts with safety in our streets," said Walz. "Thousands of Minnesotans have expressed their grief and frustration in a peaceful manner. But the unlawful and dangerous actions of others, under the cover of darkness, have caused irreversible pain and damage to our community. This behavior has compromised the safety of bystanders, businesses, lawful demonstrators, and first responders. Now, we come together to restore peace."
We have implemented a temporary nighttime curfew in Minneapolis and St. Paul in order to restore peace.
It will be in effect from 8pm-6am on Friday and Saturday night. I urge Minnesotans to comply – It’s time to rebuild our community.
"Minnesota, we're hurting, and we need to begin the healing process," said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. "We need to bring peace to our streets and calm to our neighborhoods. This is an important step to ensure safety, so we can begin to rebuild and seek justice for George Floyd."
Roseville
Roseville also implemented a curfew beginning Friday, according to the city's mayor.
Out of an abundance of caution, and in light of @RosevilleMN sharing borders with both Minneapolis & St. Paul, I have signed a local emergency declaration establishing an 8pm - 6am curfew in Roseville, effective as of 5pm today for the next 3 days
— Mayor Dan #StaySafeMN Roe (@MayorDanRoe) May 29, 2020
Dakota County
Marking the first county to do so, Dakota County issued a curfew that will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday night. The curfew is in effect until 6 a.m. each morning.
Brooklyn Park
A temporary curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. has been implemented for Brooklyn Park Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Edina
A temporary curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. has been implemented in Edina for Friday and Saturday nights into Sunday morning.
Anoka County
Anoka County declared a state of emergency and enacted curfews from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Bloomington
Bloomington has declared a local emergency and curfew effective overnight Friday and Saturday. The curfew will begin at 9 p.m. Friday and last until 6 a.m. Saturday. The curfew will begin again Saturday night at 8 p.m. and last until 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
St. Anthony
St. Anthony has issued a curfew order beginning Friday at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. each day through Monday.
Lauderdale
Lauderdale has issued a curfew order beginning Friday at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. each day through Monday.
Maple Grove
Maple Grove has implemented a curfew from 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Osseo
Osseo declared a local emergency and implemented a curfew for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Richfield
Richfield declared a civil emergency and implemented curfews from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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