Photographer Simon Edelman claims he was fired from his job at the Energy Department after capturing and leaking a controversial hug between Energy Secretary Rick Perry and a coal executive. … [Read more...] about Fired photographer who leaked photo of Rick Perry hugging coal executive wants his job back

Energy Department photographer Simon Edelman is seeking whistleblower protection after the department placed him on administrative leave and seized personal belongings he kept at the office. … [Read more...] about Rick Perry hugged a coal baron. This photographer got the picture. Then he was placed on leave.

He's seeking whistleblower protection … [Read more...] about Department of Energy photographer fired after leaking photos of meeting between Rick Perry and big coal

A whistleblower leaked a photograph of a private meeting between Energy Secretary Rick Perry and a coal baron who’s also a major Republican donor. Now he’s being threatened. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Energy Department threatens whistleblower after he exposes shady meeting

At a previously undisclosed March 29 meeting, Robert Murray gave Perry a hug and a wishlist. Six months later, Perry unveiled a controversial plan that echoed one of Murray's proposals. … [Read more...] about Exclusive Photos Contradict Murray Energy CEO’s Claim He Had “Nothing To Do with” Rick Perry’s Coal Bailout