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In Their Own Words — Johnson

Posted 06/12/15

-- “There are no policies in place which limit the disciplinary action against agents…I was slandered to the point where I couldn’t perform my job, because of malicious and false gossip.”

Taylor Johnson, a senior special agent in the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Investigation, testifying before The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Armstrong

Posted 06/11/15

-- “I MEAN, THE WHISTLEBLOWER CASE IS A $100 MILLION CASE. IF I LOST, WE WOULD NOT BE SITTING AT THIS TABLE ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN THIS HOME ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN ANY HOME. I DON'T HAVE $100 MILLION.”

Former cyclist Lance Armstrong speaking about what would happen if he loses the whistleblower lawsuit brought against him for doping and covering up his use of PEDs.

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In Their Own Words -- Roth

Posted 06/10/15

-- "We remain deeply concerned about [the TSA’s] ability to conduct its core mission"

Homeland Security Inspector General John Roth speaking in the wake of an anonymous whistleblower’s disclosure that the TSA is failing to catch weapons during airport screenings.

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In Their Own Words -- Lalonde

Posted 06/9/15

-- "THE QUICK AND DIRTY RESPONSE FROM AMERICAN LAWMAKERS AND POLICY ANALYSTS WHO ARE FAVORABLE TO [WHISTLEBLOWER] BOUNTIES IS A VERY SIMPLE 'THEY WORK!'"

Paul Lalonde, a member of the watchdog group Transparency International Canada, on the Ontario Securities Commission's proposal for whistleblower protections and incentives for corporate whistleblowers (though it would be capped at $1.5 million). Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Ceresney

Posted 06/8/15

-- “When companies face significant difficulties impacting their businesses, they and their top executives must truthfully disclose this information to investors...the significant sanctions in this case against [Computer Sciences Corporation], CEO, and CFO reflect our focus on ensuring that such misconduct is vigorously pursued and punished.”

Andrew J. Ceresney, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement...

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In Their Own Words -- Al-Majid

Posted 06/7/15

-- “There are people who are p off with me [for speaking out], and what really p* them off is that I’m a female, Muslim whistleblower.”*

World Cup whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid -- an international media officer who helped Qatar win its bid to host the 2022 World Cup but then made allegations in 2011 that Qatar paid three FIFA officials for their votes -- who says there’s so much evidence of wrongdoing...

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In Their Own Words -- Timm

Posted 06/6/15

-- “[I]f Snowden is really a whistleblower, he should come back and tell his story in a court and let a jury decide. Anyone who says this has a fundamental misunderstanding about how leak trials work.”

Trevor Timm, Executive Director of Freedom of the Press Foundation, on why Snowden would not receive a fair trial under the Espionage Act, "a draconian World War I-era statute that was originally written to go after...

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In Their Own Words — Davidson

Posted 06/5/15

-- “THOSE PEOPLE HAD BEEN PROTECTED BY THAT LAYER OF, IF YOU LIKE, WORKING TOGETHER. NOW THAT LAYER, THAT VENEER, HAS BEEN PIERCED. AND SO THEY WILL TALK. PEOPLE TALK. AS PRINCE WILLIAM SAID, THIS IS THE ‘SALT LAKE CITY MOMENT.’ AND I THINK WE’VE JUST SCRATCHED IT.”

Nicholas Davidson, lawyer and honorary president of New Zealand’s FA, speaking on the corruption scandal. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Hinckley

Posted 06/3/15

-- “This case is an example of how just a small group of corrupt government employees can bring significant damage. The U.S. attorney already mentioned that the city lost approximately $6 million in revenue. In the times we have right now in Baltimore City, obviously that $6 million could've been better spent in other arenas.”

FBI Special Agent in Charge Scott Hinckley commenting on the scheme among trash haulers...

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In Their Own Words — Deltour

Posted 06/2/15

-- "I'm proud of what has resulted from my case....I see it as recognition for my decision to go public....[But other] whistleblowers are [being] discouraged by [the] consequences I’m undergoing."

LuxLeaks whistleblower Antoine Deltour, who faces prison after showing how Luxembourg cost the EU billions in lost tax revenue, in a speech to European Parliament in Brussels on the need for greater EU protections for...

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In Their Own Words — Johnson

-- “There are no policies in place which limit the disciplinary action against agents…I was slandered to the point where I couldn’t perform my job, because of malicious and false gossip.”

In Their Own Words — Armstrong

-- “I MEAN, THE WHISTLEBLOWER CASE IS A $100 MILLION CASE. IF I LOST, WE WOULD NOT BE SITTING AT THIS TABLE ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN THIS HOME ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN ANY HOME. I DON'T HAVE $100 MILLION.”

In Their Own Words -- Roth

-- "We remain deeply concerned about [the TSA’s] ability to conduct its core mission"

In Their Own Words -- Lalonde

-- "THE QUICK AND DIRTY RESPONSE FROM AMERICAN LAWMAKERS AND POLICY ANALYSTS WHO ARE FAVORABLE TO [WHISTLEBLOWER] BOUNTIES IS A VERY SIMPLE 'THEY WORK!'"

In Their Own Words — Ceresney

In Their Own Words -- Al-Majid

-- “There are people who are p off with me [for speaking out], and what really p* them off is that I’m a female, Muslim whistleblower.”*

In Their Own Words -- Timm

-- “[I]f Snowden is really a whistleblower, he should come back and tell his story in a court and let a jury decide. Anyone who says this has a fundamental misunderstanding about how leak trials work.”

In Their Own Words — Davidson

-- “THOSE PEOPLE HAD BEEN PROTECTED BY THAT LAYER OF, IF YOU LIKE, WORKING TOGETHER. NOW THAT LAYER, THAT VENEER, HAS BEEN PIERCED. AND SO THEY WILL TALK. PEOPLE TALK. AS PRINCE WILLIAM SAID, THIS IS THE ‘SALT LAKE CITY MOMENT.’ AND I THINK WE’VE JUST SCRATCHED IT.”

In Their Own Words — Hinckley

In Their Own Words — Deltour

-- "I'm proud of what has resulted from my case....I see it as recognition for my decision to go public....[But other] whistleblowers are [being] discouraged by [the] consequences I’m undergoing."

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In Their Own Words — Johnson

-- “There are no policies in place which limit the disciplinary action against agents…I was slandered to the point where I couldn’t perform my job, because of malicious and false gossip.”

In Their Own Words — Armstrong

-- “I MEAN, THE WHISTLEBLOWER CASE IS A $100 MILLION CASE. IF I LOST, WE WOULD NOT BE SITTING AT THIS TABLE ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN THIS HOME ANYMORE. WE WOULDN'T BE SITTING IN ANY HOME. I DON'T HAVE $100 MILLION.”

In Their Own Words -- Roth

-- "We remain deeply concerned about [the TSA’s] ability to conduct its core mission"

In Their Own Words -- Lalonde

-- "THE QUICK AND DIRTY RESPONSE FROM AMERICAN LAWMAKERS AND POLICY ANALYSTS WHO ARE FAVORABLE TO [WHISTLEBLOWER] BOUNTIES IS A VERY SIMPLE 'THEY WORK!'"

In Their Own Words — Ceresney

In Their Own Words -- Al-Majid

-- “There are people who are p***** off with me [for speaking out], and what really p***** them off is that I’m a female, Muslim whistleblower.”

In Their Own Words -- Timm

-- “[I]f Snowden is really a whistleblower, he should come back and tell his story in a court and let a jury decide. Anyone who says this has a fundamental misunderstanding about how leak trials work.”

In Their Own Words — Davidson

-- “THOSE PEOPLE HAD BEEN PROTECTED BY THAT LAYER OF, IF YOU LIKE, WORKING TOGETHER. NOW THAT LAYER, THAT VENEER, HAS BEEN PIERCED. AND SO THEY WILL TALK. PEOPLE TALK. AS PRINCE WILLIAM SAID, THIS IS THE ‘SALT LAKE CITY MOMENT.’ AND I THINK WE’VE JUST SCRATCHED IT.”

In Their Own Words — Hinckley

In Their Own Words — Deltour

-- "I'm proud of what has resulted from my case....I see it as recognition for my decision to go public....[But other] whistleblowers are [being] discouraged by [the] consequences I’m undergoing."

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-- “There are people who are p off with me [for speaking out], and what really p* them off is that I’m a female, Muslim whistleblower.”*