Leak of Classified National Defense Information
Retired U.S. Army officer accused of leaking classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website, facing up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.
Key Points
- Retired Army officer accused of leaking information on a foreign online dating platform
- Shared details about military targets and Russian capabilities with a female claiming to be in Ukraine
- Faces up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted
Pros
- Efforts to hold individuals accountable for disclosing classified information
Cons
- Potential risk to national security
- Violation of trust and safeguards in place for national intelligence