CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Major action has been taken after allegations of confidential military information being leaked from the US Department of Defense, the Pentagon. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed senior Army officer Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his post. He is accused of passing sensitive military information related to the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict to journalists. The development has caused a stir in US military and political circles.
Claim of failing three polygraph tests: According to a Pentagon official, Sylvia failed three polygraph tests on questions linked to sharing confidential information. Some other reports, citing an internal investigation, have claimed that he admitted providing unauthorised information to journalists. However, different reports have emerged on the allegations and the findings of the investigation.
Case handed to Justice Department: Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that after a detailed investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, necessary administrative action was taken to protect sensitive information. The case has been referred to the US Department of Justice for possible legal action. So far, no information has emerged about any criminal conviction against General Sylvia.
Posted in a key military role: General Brett Sylvia was the head of the Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the military system, the post is known as J-5. Under this responsibility, he played an important role in shaping America’s military strategy and long-term plans. Earlier, he had also served as commander of the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division. He has served in the Army for nearly 32 years.
Trump administration’s action against leaks: President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s administration has taken a tough stance on leaks of confidential information at the Pentagon. Investigations of senior officials and polygraph tests are being described as part of this campaign. General Sylvia’s removal is being viewed as a major development in this action.
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