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20169 minPG-13doc-short

The Release

20169 minPG-13doc-short

Stephen Kim served 11 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to mishandling classified information related to North Korea and nuclear disarmament.

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Stephen T. Maing

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Stephen Kim served 11 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to mishandling classified information related to North Korea and nuclear disarmament.

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Stephen Kim, a former State Department intelligence analyst, reflects on his life after 11 months in federal prison. Released in July 2015, Kim had faced a four-year prosecution for mishandling classified information under the Espionage Act. Once recognized as an expert on North Korea and nuclear disarmament, he lost his home, family, and career during the legal battle. Filmed months after his release, The Release captures Kim's thoughts on his time in prison and his uncertain future.

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