In the Matter of the Search of the Real Property and Premises of Hannah Natanson

On January 14, 2026, the government executed a search warrant at the home of a Washington Post reporter in connection with its investigation of an individual, Aurelio Perez-Lugones, who was charged with leaking classified information to the reporter. This is the first time the government has raided a reporter's home in connection with a classified information leak investigation.

In the Matter of the Search of the Real Property and Premises of Hannah Natanson

Case Details
  • Case No.: 1:26-sw-00054
  • Case Filed: January 13, 2026
  • Jurisdiction: E.D. Va.

  • Judge: Trenga, Anthony J., Porter, William B.
  • US Attorney: Kromberg, Gordon D.
  • Defense Attorney: Jeffress, Dorothy Ames (for Interested Party Hannah Natanson) and Latcovich, Andrew (for Washington Post Company)
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