Former Special Ops Employee Accused of Leaking Classified Info to Journalist
FBI arrests Courtney Williams, a former military special ops employee, for allegedly providing classified information to a reporter investigating deaths and drugs at a US military base.
Courtney Williams, a former military special operations employee, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly providing classified information to a journalist, according to an announcement made by FBI Director Kash Patel.
The US Department of Justice stated in a press release that Williams, 40, was arrested on Tuesday and indicted on Wednesday for allegedly sharing classified material with a reporter. The press release did not provide further details on the specific nature of the leaked information or the reporter involved.
The alleged leak is believed to be related to an investigation the journalist was conducting into deaths and drug-related issues at a US military base. Williams, who held a top-secret security clearance, is accused of breaching protocols by sharing sensitive information with the media.
Source: The Guardian
