Edward Snowden
@Snowden
One, I didn't "steal" anything. I created a copy.
Two, that "thing" was evidence of crimes (our courts agreed: see link).
Three, exposing a crime should not be a crime, regardless of whether those crimes were committed by a Mafia or a State.
https://theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/03/edward-snowden-nsa-surveillance-guardian-court-rules