Former U.S. Contractor Arrested Over Alleged Leak of Defense Information and Theft of Goggles
James Thomas Ashbacher, 37, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday in connection with alleged national security and theft offenses. The source describes him as a former U.S. government contractor. Authorities allege Ashbacher leaked national defense information by posting it on a popular social media site. He is also accused of unlawfully retaining other national defense information at his residence. The FBI arrest notice further alleges that Ashbacher stole night vision goggles from the U.S. The text provides no additional details on the scope of the information involved, any classified handling procedures, or whether the... [Continue Reading]
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