A former U.S. Army civilian employee in North Carolina has been arrested and charged with allegedly leaking classified national defense information to a journalist, according to federal authorities, in a case that is quickly drawing attention over national security risks and insider access.
The woman, whose identity has been confirmed by federal prosecutors but is still moving through initial court proceedings, was taken into custody this week following an investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Authorities allege she had legal access to classified materials through her position but knowingly transmitted restricted information to a reporter without authorization.
