Stephen J. Kim

Stephen J. Kim is an American former government employee who was convicted in 2012 for leaking classified information to a reporter. He worked as a State Department official, and his case gained attention as it illustrated the U.S. government's efforts to crack down on unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information. Kim’s prosecution was part of broader discussions about national security, press freedom, and the balance between protecting state secrets and the public's right to know. His case highlighted the legal risks for government employees who share or discuss classified information outside official channels.