National security at ‘high risk’ as ‘old school’ methods degrade government security practices
When news broke that 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard airman Jack Teixeira leaked defense documents on the social network Discord, experts and concerned citizens…
What do the Discord leaks mean for the security clearance process?
In a June 30 memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed Pentagon officials to take a range of actions to tighten access to classified information. The directive stems from a…
North Korea stays silent on its apparent detention of a US soldier who bolted across the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border as other…
Cost-effective positions may protect Dayton, Wright-Patt intelligence jobs
Tighter federal access to classified and secure information probably will not result in fewer contractors with clearances in the Dayton area around Wright-Patterson Air Force…
Sterling Renaissance Festival ‘Pickle Man’ said he was fired for having his service animal on property
Sterling, N.Y. — A vendor at the Sterling Renaissance Festival affectionately known as the “Pickle Man” will not be back for this season. The longtime vendor was fired, and…
A report that Elon Musk uses ketamine could put his security clearance at risk — again
A recent report in the Wall Street Journal that Elon Musk uses ketamine at parties could prompt an investigation into his security clearance, two attorneys who specialize in…
Firework legalities in New York by County
N.Y. (NEWS10) -With the 4th of July around the corner, New Yorkers are eager to see some fireworks. From professional firework shows to backyard parties, there is a big…
How the Air Force secrets leaker could end up getting away with it
Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guard member, recently joined a long list of military and civilian employees who blithely gave away classified documents. A federal judge let…
Legal standing in fight to house asylum seekers
We explore the legal questions raised by the effort to house asylum seekers outside of New York City with Don Chesworth, a partner in the Rochester law office of Tully Rinckey.…
Examining Allegations Of A Two-Tiered Justice System In Trump’s Indictment
This week, Donald Trump’s indictment and arraignment have gripped the nation. For the first time in American history, a sitting president’s leading opponent is being…