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Non-Binary Former Biden Energy Official Avoids Jail Time for Swiping Woman’s Luggage at Airport

The deal marks the third time that the former official has managed to avoid a prison sentence for swiping suitcases.

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Sam Brinton attends Evening Tea at Playboy Playhouse in New York City. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Playboy
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Former Biden Administration nuclear official Sam Brinton, who made headlines for being caught stealing luggage from airport carousels, gets off jail time with another slap on the wrist. 

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NOVI ZHUKOVSKY
NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Ms. Zhukovsky studied economics and government at Dartmouth College.

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