According to officials at the base, small drones were seen over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio near Dayton over the weekend. Wright-Patterson AFB's Chief of Public Affairs Bob Purtiman confirmed on Fox News Sunday that a "small unmanned aircraft system" was spotted in and around the Air Force Base between Friday and Saturday. Purtiman stated, "Installation … [Read more...] about Unidentified Drones Seen Near Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio, Sparks Security Concerns
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Pentagon Refutes GOP Lawmaker’s Allegation of Iranian ‘Mothership’ Deploying Drones
The Pentagon has denied Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (R-NJ's) claim that a mysterious unidentified Iranian drone was launched from a "mothership" off the East Coast United States. Sabrina Singh was asked by a Pentagon spokeswoman if the claim that Iran had "launched motherships" containing drones, which were reportedly spotted in New Jersey, Staten Island, and New York, "had any … [Read more...] about Pentagon Refutes GOP Lawmaker’s Allegation of Iranian ‘Mothership’ Deploying Drones
DOJ: Man Admits to Threatening to Kill Jewish Children and Bomb Synagogues
A Massachusetts man who made chilling threats against synagogues, including the killing of Jewish children, has been convicted by a federal court and could face a lengthy prison sentence at a moment when antisemitism is on the rise. The Justice Department announced on Monday that John Reardon of Massachusetts pleaded guilty to charges of threats against Jewish communities in … [Read more...] about DOJ: Man Admits to Threatening to Kill Jewish Children and Bomb Synagogues
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years on Federal Charges
The prosecution has sentenced Jack Teixeira to 15 years of prison for his role in the "most consequential and significant violations of the Espionage Act of American History". After the prison sentence, there will be three years of supervision. On Tuesday, Judge Indira TALAWANI delivered the sentence in federal court in Boston. Teixeira, in March, pleaded guilty to six … [Read more...] about Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years on Federal Charges
U.S. Government Employee Charged with Leaking Sensitive Israeli Plans for Iran Retaliation
According to sources with knowledge of the case and documents filed Wednesday, a man working for the U.S. Government abroad is accused of leaking information that appears to show Israel's plans to retaliate against Iran. According to court documents, Asif Rahman has been charged with the willful transmission of information about national defense. Documents are vague as to … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Employee Charged with Leaking Sensitive Israeli Plans for Iran Retaliation
