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Contractor Ian Brinksman, 42, arrested over classified leak to partner

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The FBI arrested government contractor Ian Brinksman, 42, on Friday following a search of his Washington home, the Justice Department said. He is accused of leaking classified national defense information to his romantic partner, who reportedly published it on Substack. Authorities have not detailed the specific information allegedly disclosed.

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Government contractor arrested over classified information leakUPI · Oct 23, 8:36 PM
Who Is Ian Brinksman? US Contractor Accused of Leaking Defense InfoNewsweek · Oct 23, 11:57 PM
US accuses government contractor of leaking classified info to girlfriend’s SubstackReuters via New York Post · Oct 24, 4:46 AM