Defense official arrested for leaking information to journalists

[Mike 03]

Source: The Hill (with apologies)

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) official for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists, including one that he was apparently in a relationship with.


Law enforcement officials arrested 30-year-old Henry Kyle Freese of Virginia and charged him with two counts of willful transmission of national defense information. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

That's all there is. No more at link: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465040-defense-official-arrested-for-leaking-information-to-journalists?__twitter_impression=true

My first thought: I hope this wasn't a leaker caught in the act of trying to help America. DOJ cracked down on him hard and fast.

[TidalWave46]

1. Not a whistleblower as defined by law.

That seems clear from what is written. Members of the military handing over documents to journalists should be "cracked down on fast."

[Mike 03]

2. You're right. I'll fix that.

[Dennis Donovan]

3. WaPo article at link:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212563061

Not much more there about it.

[Va Lefty]

4. None to subtle message to people who might expose more trump crimes

[Backseat Driver]

5. WOW - Found probable on FB

https://www.facebook.com/gbpackersqb4?epa=SEARCH_BOX and probable family home in Berwyck, PA?