Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation
TL;DR
- Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist on the Pentagon’s joint staff, has reportedly been dismissed.
- The dismissal is due to allegations of disclosing classified information to the public.
- The Pentagon has referred the alleged information leak case for criminal investigation.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed personnel action was taken to protect sensitive information.
- The matter has been referred to the Justice Department for potential legal action.
- Sylvia reportedly failed three separate polygraph tests regarding the disclosure of classified material.
- This incident is part of Secretary Hegseth's campaign to identify officials suspected of sharing information with journalists.
- Hegseth previously established a joint taskforce with the DOJ to prosecute unauthorized disclosures.
- New media access restrictions implemented by Hegseth last year have faced legal challenges and journalist pushback.