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national-security1 year ago

"Fort Campbell Analyst Arrested for Selling Classified Military Information to China"

A Fort Campbell analyst, Korbein Schultz, has been charged with leaking defense information to China, including documents related to U.S. military weapons systems and potential plans in the event of a Taiwan military attack. Schultz, who possessed a Top Secret security clearance, allegedly conspired with an individual in Hong Kong, receiving approximately $42,000 in exchange for sensitive government information. The U.S. Attorney emphasized the importance of protecting national defense information, while the DOJ highlighted the commitment to identifying and holding accountable those who betray their oath to protect the nation's secrets.

via WSMV 4|
#china#doj#fort-campbell
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Fort Campbell Soldier Charged with Selling Military Secrets to China"

U.S. Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, export control violations, and bribery. Schultz allegedly conspired with an individual overseas to provide sensitive government information in exchange for thousands of dollars, violating national security laws and potentially endangering the United States. The indictment alleges that Schultz provided documents and information related to U.S. military weapons systems and potential plans in the event of a military attack on Taiwan. The FBI and the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command investigated the case, and Schultz is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

via Department of Justice|
#arrest#bribery#conspiracy
politics1 year ago

"Jack Teixeira Accepts 16-Year Prison Sentence for Pentagon Document Leaks"

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, has agreed to plead guilty to six counts of "willful retention and transmission of national defense information" in exchange for a 16-year prison sentence and a pledge to brief officials on what he leaked. The plea deal, which awaits court approval, includes a sentencing range of 11 to over 16 years and the Justice Department's agreement not to charge Teixeira with additional violations of the Espionage Act.

via The New York Times|
#document-leaks#espionage-act#jack-teixeira
legalcrime1 year ago

"Pentagon Leak Suspect Jack Teixeira Set to Plead Guilty"

Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents, is expected to plead guilty to unspecified charges next week, as per a court filing from prosecutors. The 22-year-old had previously pleaded not guilty to six federal charges related to the willful retention and transmission of national defense information. Teixeira was arrested in April for allegedly leaking classified Defense Department documents on Discord, and the government found that he acted alone in the leak. The documents included sensitive information on Ukraine, Russia, South Korea, and Israel.

via NBC News|
#classified-documents#guilty-plea#jack-teixeira
legalcrime1 year ago

"Jack Teixeira to Plead Guilty in Massive Documents Leak Case"

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, is expected to plead guilty in federal court after being accused of posting secret intelligence reports and sensitive documents on a social media server. He is charged with mishandling national defense information and classified documents, which he allegedly took from an intelligence unit at an air base in Cape Cod and shared with online friends. The leaked information included details about military equipment provision to Ukraine and a sensitive report on Russian and Ukrainian troop movements, potentially compromising American intelligence sources.

via The New York Times|
#classified-documents#jack-teixeira#legalcrime
national-security2 years ago

Ex-Army sergeant indicted for trying to pass classified secrets to China

A former US Army sergeant, Joseph Daniel Schmidt, has been arrested and charged with attempting to pass national defense information to the Chinese government. Schmidt, who had access to classified intelligence and a top-secret security clearance during his service, allegedly made trips to Beijing and Turkey and sent an email to the Chinese Consulates' public email address expressing his intention to share information learned during his career as an interrogator. He created documents containing classified information and contacted Chinese companies to advertise his services. Schmidt's arrest follows similar cases of US military personnel being charged with retaining or sharing military information with China.

via CNN|
#china#classified-intelligence#espionage
national-security2 years ago

Soldier Indicted for Espionage: Passing Defense Info to China

A former U.S. Army Sergeant, Joseph Daniel Schmidt, has been indicted on charges of attempting to deliver national defense information and retaining national defense information. Schmidt, who had access to SECRET and TOP SECRET information during his military service, allegedly reached out to the Chinese Consulate and later Chinese security services, offering classified information. He traveled to Hong Kong in March 2020 and continued his efforts to provide Chinese intelligence with classified information. Schmidt was arrested at the airport in San Francisco after returning from China. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

via Department of Justice|
#arrest#china#espionage
crime2 years ago

Ethiopian-born US Contractor Arrested for Espionage

A U.S. government contractor, Abraham Teklu Lemma, has been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly delivering classified national defense information to aid a foreign government. Lemma is accused of copying classified information from intelligence reports, removing classification markings, and transmitting the material to a foreign government official associated with a foreign country's intelligence service. The charges carry a potential penalty of death or life imprisonment. The FBI, State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, and Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General are investigating the case.

via Department of Justice|
#arrest#crime#espionage
national-security2 years ago

"US Navy Sailors Arrested for National Security Breach Linked to China"

Two U.S. Navy sailors, Jinchao Wei and Wenhen Zhao, have been arrested and charged with providing sensitive military information to China. Wei, assigned to the USS Essex, allegedly shared photographs, videos, technical manuals, and details about upcoming exercises with a Chinese intelligence officer. He was paid thousands of dollars for the information. Zhao is accused of sharing operational plans for a U.S. military exercise. The two sailors were charged separately, and it is unclear if they were connected or courted by the same Chinese intelligence officer.

via The Associated Press|
#arrests#china#espionage
politics2 years ago

Trump's Audio Reveals Discussion of Classified Iran Document.

The Defense Department memo on Iran discussed in a leaked audio recording of a meeting with former President Donald Trump is not part of the 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information charged in special counsel Jack Smith's indictment of the former president. The Iran memo is not part of the list of the 31 records in the indictment. Trump can be heard in the audio apparently acknowledging he had a sensitive record after he left office and no longer had the power to declassify it. Trump pleaded not guilty to a total of 37 counts, which included conspiracy to obstruct justice.

via CBS News|
#defense-department#donald-trump#indictment
crime2 years ago

Former FBI Analyst Sentenced to Prison for Keeping Classified Documents at Home.

Kendra Kingsbury, a former FBI intelligence analyst, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for violating the Espionage Act by retaining over 380 classified documents in her home. She pleaded guilty to two counts of willfully retaining national defense information. Kingsbury held the highest level of security clearance during her 12 years at the FBI. Donald Trump is currently facing 31 counts of violating the same act, and he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

via HuffPost|
#crime#donald-trump#espionage-act
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Federal Trial Date Set for August 14th"

A federal judge has ordered a trial to begin as soon as August 14 for the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges that he illegally retained and shared national-defense information. The judge is seeking a fast pace for court proceedings in the case. Trump was charged with 37 counts in the investigation into his handling of classified documents.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#court-proceedings#donald-trump#federal-prosecution
crime2 years ago

Federal grand jury indicts alleged Pentagon leaker on multiple charges.

Jack Teixeira, the Air National guardsman accused of leaking classified documents online, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge and a fine of up to $250,000. Teixeira was arrested in April for sharing highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other top national security issues on Discord. He was ordered to remain behind bars until his trial due to the risk of fleeing.

via NPR|
#crime#federal-grand-jury#jack-teixeira
politics2 years ago

Judge Aileen Cannon's Role in Trump's Case Raises Concerns and Questions.

Former US President Donald Trump's case, in which he was charged with 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents, has been assigned to Judge Aileen Cannon in a South Florida court. This makes Trump the first former president to face federal charges. The indictment alleges that Trump kept national-defense information that he knew he wasn't supposed to have.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#donald-trump#federal-charges#judge-aileen-cannon
crime2 years ago

"US Airman Jack Teixeira Arrested for Leaking Classified Pentagon Documents"

US airman Jack Teixeira, 21, has been charged with leaking hundreds of confidential intelligence and defense documents, including sensitive secrets about American allies and US assessments of the war in Ukraine. He was arrested by FBI agents at his family home in Massachusetts and faces up to 10 years in prison for unauthorised retention and transmission of national defense information, and up to five years in prison for unauthorised removal and retention of classified documents. Teixeira held a "top secret" security clearance and worked as an IT specialist in the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts National Guard.

via BBC|
#classified-documents#crime#jack-teixeira