EPISODE · Dec 14, 2020 · 18 MIN
Mishandling Classified Information and Reporting Foreign Relationships
from Security Clearance Careers Podcast
A DoD used medicinal marijuana and after telling his FSO, was mistakenly told it was no big deal. Next he lost his security clearance during his periodic review, where it went to the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), where he was told he could keep his access if he stopped using. Eventually, he quit the company and threw a multi year temper tantrum tossing around classified information over email to former colleagues or the media. A Navy Chief also allegedly shared classified information with his Russian girlfriend, so you won't want to miss this week's news in review at news.clearancejobs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A DoD used medicinal marijuana and after telling his FSO, was mistakenly told it was no big deal. Next he lost his security clearance during his periodic review, where it went to the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), where he was told he could keep his access if he stopped using. Eventually, he quit the company and threw a multi year temper tantrum tossing around classified information over email to former colleagues or the media. A Navy Chief also allegedly shared classified information with his Russian girlfriend, so you won't want to miss this week's news in review at news.clearancejobs.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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