All articles tagged with #classified information
A federal judge in Florida, Aileen Cannon, blocked public release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's extensive report on Trump's classified-documents case, keeping potentially damaging details under seal as the case moves forward.
President Trump criticized Barack Obama for saying aliens are real, claiming Obama revealed ’classified information’ by discussing extraterrestrial life; Obama had said he was guessing and did not specify what, if anything, was classified.
A government contractor, Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, 61, was indicted on five counts of unlawfully transmitting and one count of unlawfully retaining national defense information after allegedly sharing classified material with Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson; the case followed a court-authorized search of Natanson’s home and has raised questions about DOJ’s handling of newsgathering evidence, with Natanson not charged. Perez-Lugones faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted; a hearing on seized devices is pending after a magistrate briefly allowed his release before prosecutors appealed.
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Porter blocked the FBI from accessing electronic devices seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson during a January search tied to alleged classified disclosures, keeping the materials off-limits while Natanson and the Post petition the warrants and pursue litigation, with a Feb. 6 hearing scheduled. The move comes amid broader debate over using search warrants versus subpoenas in journalism investigations and relates to the Aurelio Perez-Lugones espionage case.
Federal agents raided the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson as part of a probe into a contractor accused of unlawfully retaining and leaking classified information; Natanson was reportedly not the focus, but agents seized her phone, work and personal computers, and a Garmin watch. The contractor, Aurelio Perez-Lugones, is charged after investigators found classified material (including in a lunch box) and he is due in court. The raid has sparked press-freedom concerns, even as officials defend the investigation and highlight national-security risks posed by leaks; Natanson has previously reported on government workforce reductions under Trump.
Adm. Mitch Bradley indicated to lawmakers that it is possible to release edited portions of a video showing a military boat strike that killed two survivors, despite previous claims that full unedited videos could compromise sensitive information. The discussion highlights ongoing debates over transparency and national security concerns regarding the release of military footage. Democrats argue that there is no legitimate reason to withhold the video, while officials emphasize the need to protect sources and methods.
The Pentagon's inspector general found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policies and potentially endangered troops by sharing sensitive military details from Yemen in a private Signal chat, which included classified information marked 'SECRET//NOFORN'. The report suggests that if intercepted, this information could have compromised U.S. military operations and personnel safety. Hegseth has not publicly commented on the findings.
A Pentagon inspector general report concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked exposing sensitive information about a planned Yemen military strike by sharing it via Signal, which could have endangered U.S. troops, despite Hegseth's claims that the information was unclassified. The report highlights concerns over the handling of classified information and its potential security implications.
Prosecutors are challenging the ability of James Comey's attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, to represent him due to potential conflicts related to Comey's handling of classified information and his previous investigations, leading to a legal dispute about the integrity of Comey's defense.
The case against John Bolton is more serious and procedurally stronger than those against other Trump critics like Comey and James, involving allegations of mishandling classified information over a significant period, with prosecutors following standard protocols, making it potentially more legally robust despite political scrutiny.
The article details a yearslong investigation into John Bolton for mishandling classified information, including evidence from a hack by Iranian agents and Bolton's personal emails, with the case supported by career prosecutors but complicated by political pressures and Trump's public criticisms.
John Bolton pleaded not guilty to charges related to allegedly storing and sharing classified information, with a court hearing scheduled for November 21. Bolton's defense team will seek permission for an international trip, and Bolton denies any unlawful sharing of information, claiming the case is politically motivated.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of mishandling classified information related to sharing materials with relatives during his tenure, amid broader legal actions against Trump allies and officials, with Bolton claiming he is being targeted for political reasons.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, surrendered to authorities after being indicted on charges of mishandling classified information, including transmitting Top Secret documents and illegally retaining sensitive materials at his home, which he denies, claiming political motivation behind the charges.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump and critic of the former president, surrendered to authorities on federal charges related to mishandling classified information, including transmitting and retaining sensitive documents, under the Espionage Act. The indictment alleges Bolton shared classified notes via personal email and messaging accounts with individuals lacking security clearances, and he plans to contest the charges, asserting his conduct was lawful.