That ‘no intent’ determination is the most aggravating of the lot.
Back in the day, in my service, ‘intent’ was never mentioned as any sort of defense against charges if I mishandled the classified information I worked with on a daily basis.
This crap is only confirming the belief among the populace that there is a two-tiered system of ‘just-us’ in this country. And, it needs to be stopped.
Drain the damn swamp already, Mr. President.
I agree. They knew the security polices. Intent doesn’t matter.