DC Event: CIA-Torture Whistleblower Kiriakou to be Honored with Portrait
John Kiriakou, CIA/Torture whistleblower & GAP client, will be honored tomorrow night in Washington, DC. The event will unveil a portrait of Kiriakou, the newest edition to the series “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” by prominent artist Robert Shetterly.
While the event is open to the public, space is limited, so please send RSVPs to GAP Communications Director Dylan Blaylock at dylanb@whistleblower.org if you would like to attend.
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The Guardian: Bradley Manning Denied Chance to Make Whistleblower Defences
Bradley Manning, the soldier being prosecuted for allegedly passing military information to WikiLeaks, has been denied any possibility of making a whistleblower defense in a trial that could send him to prison for life. The judge in the case has ruled that the soldier’s motive (whistleblowing), which the defense claims is key in proving his innocence, will not be heard at trial.
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Federal Times: New Whistleblower Helps Guard Against Manager Retaliation
The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA) passed by Congress late last year, will finally provide solid whistleblower protections for most federal workers. The new law, which will facilitate the discipline of retaliating managers, will also greatly expand the possibility for employees to make protected disclosures of wrongdoing – actions that have become increasingly difficult in recent years.
Columbus Dispatch: School Rules Guide Whistleblowers
At least six Ohio school districts have approved whistleblower policies in recent months amid a statewide investigation into attendance data manipulation that affects district state rankings. Most of the policies, however, recommend that employees speak to non-independent outlets such as their boss, superintendent or the school board president in cases of perceived wrongdoing.
Democracy and Freedom Watch: Prison Torture Whistleblower Released on Bail
A Georgian man who blew the whistle on prison torture in that country has been released on bail. He was arrested last week upon returning to the country after living abroad for a year, while he produced and publicized videos of prisoner torture.
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Jack Davis is Communications Associate for the Government Accountability Project, the nation's leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization.
