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crime2 years ago

Ex-U.S. Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter in Iraq Arrested for Attacking Police on Jan. 6

Former U.S. Army soldier Edward Richmond Jr., previously convicted of manslaughter for killing an Iraqi civilian in 2004, has been charged with assaulting police officers with a baton during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He faces several federal charges, including civil disorder and entering a restricted area with a deadly weapon. Richmond was identified in images and footage from the Capitol breach and is scheduled to appear in court.

via The New York Times|
#assault-charges#crime#former-us-soldier
national-security2 years ago

Retired U.S. Soldier Arrested for Alleged Espionage for China

Former U.S. Army soldier Joseph D. Schmidt has been charged with attempting to deliver classified secrets to the Chinese government. Schmidt, who served in a military intelligence battalion, was indicted on two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to 10 years in prison for each count. Prosecutors allege that Schmidt tried to help the Chinese government after leaving active duty in January 2020, having had access to sensitive materials while stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This case highlights the ongoing issue of national security secrets flowing to China, as the country aggressively recruits spies and steals technology to gain an economic and military advantage over the United States.

via The New York Times|
#china#classified-secrets#espionage-act