Xinhua According to a senior Britain counter-terrorism officer, the police are examining whether Guardian newspaper staff should be investigated for terrorism offences over their handling of data leaked by former US intelligence agency contractor Edward Snowden.
The disclosure came after Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger on Tuesday was summoned to give evidence at a parliamentary inquiry. He was accused by lawmakers of helping terrorists by making top secret information public and sharing it with other news organisations.
Government and intelligence officials have said the leaks compromised British security. Rusbridger defended his actions and said the Guardian had "made very selective judgements" about what to publish. Related stories
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