Pentagon Leaks Investigation
Washington — Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe after highly sensitive classified details about the nation's stockpiles of sophisticated weapons were reported in the media, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.Reported by 7 of 8 outlets; wording from CBS News.
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“The Department does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters but takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigates accordingly,” chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.
CBS News, however, reported that no one had failed the questions meant to determine whether any officials had leaked information to the media.
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“Securing classified information is critical to ensuring the security of the United States and of our troops deployed around the world,” Parnell added.
In July, reports emerged that the United States was rationing munitions – its missile interceptors, in particular – over supply concerns after several months of fighting Iran.
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- 5 Sep
Washington — Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe after highly sensitive classified details about the nation's stockpiles of sophisticated weapons were reported in the media, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Coverage 9 articles
6 Sep What the Pentagon’s Sweeping Polygraph Hunt Has Revealed
Time
6 Sep Top US military officials face lie detectors in leak hunt
Dawn
5 Sep Pentagon issues polygraph tests in hunt for leakers of munition shortages: Report
Washington Examiner5 Sep Top US military officials face lie-detectors in hunt over classified stockpiles leak: Reports
The Straits Times
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5 Sep ‘Treasonous’: Pentagon forces staff to take polygraphs in hunt for leaks to journalists
Sydney Morning Herald
5 Sep Pentagon polygraphed several dozen top military officials in hunt for leakers: reports
New York Post5 Sep Pentagon subjects 50 members of the joint staff to polygraph tests in expanded leak hunt
The Straits Times
5 Sep Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
CBS News
4 Sep The Department of Defensiveness
The Dispatch
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