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Mark D. Rasch

Mark D. Rasch is a lawyer and a former federal computer crime prosecutor. He handles issues related to computer hacking and online crime, as well as data privacy and First Amendment rights. He is one of the lawyers representing Tampa, Florida, journalist Timothy Burke in connection with Burke’s exposure and publication of outtakes from Tucker Carlson’s interview with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.

What the Maduro ‘extradition’ could mean for U.S. journalists
Espionage Act•Article
If the Maduro precedent catches on, U.S. reporters could be kidnapped and prosecuted overseas for activities that enjoy legal protection at home.

Jan. 9, 2026 Mark D. Rasch

Mark D. Rasch

What the Maduro ‘extradition’ could mean for U.S. journalists