Pretty sure Count 1 through 5 above cover insider trading by administration officials too.
replyThe problem is "insider trading" has a definition and acting based on knowledge of government secrets isn't what it is.
replyAnd what I am saying is that the same articles of prosecution as in the soldier's case are applicable for their case too. Not going after them is a choice.
replyIANAL but what you state seems to literally fall under the STOCK Act of 2012. It is one kind of insider trading.
reply> the insider trading
replyThe suspect hasn't been charged with insider trading. (OP said those "in DC seem to be able to do everything listed.")
> The suspect hasn't been charged with insider trading.
replyI think that was the point GP was making.
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