Why is WikiLeaks publishing individuals' private details?

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Some of the leaks have the potential to endanger lives.

WikiLeaks has revealed classified information to the public for over a decade. A new Associated Press report found that the website has also published personal details about private citizens, including the names of two teenage rape victims and a Saudi citizen arrested for being gay. Some of the leaks have the potential to endanger lives. William Brangham speaks with AP’s Raphael Satter for more.

AIR DATE 8/23/16

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