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NOW: Charles Littlejohn, the former IRS contractor who leaked Donald Trump's tax returns and those of thousands of wealthy Americans, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison and will have to pay a $5,000 fine.

439 likes49 repliesPosted Jan 29, 2024

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