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Website Leaks Purported Financial Info on Politicians and Celebrities

From Joe Biden to Jay-Z

Reason Staff | 3.12.2013 1:08 PM

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Authorities and celebrities were grappling with how to respond to a website that posted what appears to be private financial information about top government officials and stars such as Jay-Z and Mel Gibson.

The Justice Department said Monday the FBI was investigating how the Social Security number, address and a credit report of FBI Director Robert Mueller ended up on the site. The site also posted the same information about Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, and the department said it was investigating the matter.

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