Reply #6: Soderstrom get basic facts wrong [View All]

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Soderstrom's claim -- His only crime, which was no crime at all, was to gather up information that was sent to him, delete sensitive data (names, etc.) so that no one would be harmed, and then forward the information to newspapers such as The New York Times, Der Spiegel (Germany), The Guardian (of London), El Pais (Spain), and Le Monde (France) in order that the information might be spread around the world for others to read -- is inaccurate

In fact, Wikileaks forwarded unredacted cables to four newspapers, one of which then shared the material with the NYT. The newspapers have subsequently attempted to decide what should be redacted

... WikiLeaks turned over all of the classified State Department cables it obtained to Le Monde, El Pais in Spain, The Guardian in Britain and Der Spiegel in Germany. The Guardian shared the material with the New York Times ... Each publication suggested a way to remove names and details considered too sensitive ...
Diplomatic cables spark extraordinary collaboration between WikiLeaks and respected news media
By JAMEY KEATEN and BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE , Associated Press
Last update: December 3, 2010 - 4:41 AM
http://www.startribune.com/business/111252639.html