A senior U.S. Army general has been removed from his post after allegations of disclosing classified defense information, according to Pentagon officials. The department has now handed the case over to the Justice Department for a potential criminal investigation, citing the need to safeguard sensitive national security details. The move follows reports that the general, who served on the Pentagon’s joint staff, was dismissed to prevent further unauthorized leaks. The decision underscores growing concerns over classified information reaching unauthorized audiences.
Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigationThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified information to the public.The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred an alleged information leak case for criminal investigation, maintaining that the removal of the senior general was essential “to protect sensitive information”, the Washington Post reported. Continue reading...
