The Panama Papers: Here’s What We Know
I have a sincere question that may sound hyperbole but worth to discuss in HN: what are the ethical&#x2F;legal limits of leaks when some of the leakers are the classical media? I mean what is the difference of a movie leak (e.g torrent share) with a political leak on media? I will clarify my question to not sound radically stupid: if the Panama Papers had been published anonymously or showing cases of attacks against social liberties or illegal government activities (e.g. Snowden) it is clear, but when the media is showing documents that are not illegal per se but the illegal activities are more connected to their clients [1] I think they can be hardly sued for it.<p>All this was triggered by the following quote: &quot;Using information&#x2F;documentation unlawfully obtained is a crime, and we will not hesitate to pursue all available criminal and civil remedies”.<p>[1] Mossack Fonseca was indeed engaged in illegal activities because they obstructed the US justice over companies suspected of connections to politicians. But this was not known in advance.