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Daniel Hale
Drone Whistleblower
Exposed civilian casualties from U.S. drone program, imprisoned for leaking
Overview
Daniel Hale is a former Air Force intelligence analyst who leaked documents exposing that nearly 90% of drone strike victims were not intended targets. He was sentenced to 45 months in prison for revealing the truth about civilian casualties in the U.S. drone assassination program.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Former intelligence analyst who leaked classified documents revealing 90% of U.S. drone strike victims were not intended targets
Sentenced to 45 months in federal prison under the Espionage Act in 2021
His leaks exposed the systematic civilian casualties of the U.S. drone warfare program
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Edward Snowden
Fellow whistleblower
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1987
- Birthplace
- Virginia
Education
Key Timeline
2009-2013
Serves in Air Force intelligence
2013-2014
Works as NSA contractor
2014-2015
Leaks drone program documents
October 2015
The Intercept publishes "The Drone Papers"
May 2019
Arrested
July 2021
Sentenced to 45 months