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Was I. F. Stone ever officially charged with espionage?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Unknown

  • It's still under investigation

Answer

No. Stone was never officially charged with espionage, though he was investigated by the FBI for several years. He was also subjected to IRS audits and surveillance. Despite the government's efforts to intimidate him, Stone never backed down from his criticism of the government. He continued to write articles and books that exposed government wrongdoing.
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