Former NSA contractor Reality Winner, who was jailed for leaking classified information, had her pets taken away from her. Here's what we know about their fate.

Did Reality Winner Get Her Pets Back?

What Happened to Reality Winner's Pets?

In May 2017, Reality Winner was arrested after she was accused of leaking a classified document to the news website The Intercept. The document revealed that the Russian government had hacked into US voting systems in the 2016 presidential election.

Winner was charged with espionage and pleaded guilty in June 2018. She was sentenced to five years and three months in prison.

Before Winner was taken into custody, she asked her friends to take care of her two dogs, a pit bull named Shadow and a Catahoula named Roo.

Did Winner Get Her Pets Back?

After Winner was sentenced, her friends tried to get her pets back. They contacted several animal shelters and rescue organizations, but no one was able to help them.

In October 2018, Winner's attorney filed a motion asking the judge to allow Winner to have her pets back. The judge denied the motion, saying that Winner was not allowed to have any pets while she was in prison.

Winner's friends continued to fight for her pets. They contacted the media and started a petition on Change.org. In December 2018, a federal judge ordered the government to return Winner's pets to her friends.

Where Are Winner's Pets Now?

Winner's pets are now living with her friends. They are both happy and healthy.

Winner's story is a reminder that even when someone is incarcerated, they still have rights. In this case, Winner's friends were able to successfully fight for her pets to be returned to her.

Conclusion

Reality Winner's story is a complex one. She made a mistake and she paid the price. However, she is still a human being and she deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We can all learn from her story and strive to be more compassionate and understanding towards those who have made mistakes.