U.S. Department of Justice(@TheJusticeDept):A former U.S. Government employee pleaded guilty yesterday to attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government. “U.S. government employees entrusted with our nation’s secrets must always protect our nation’s security, not cavalierly toss aside this responsibility out of disagreement, selfishness or greed,” said @AGToddBlanche. “Laatsch faces serious consequences for violating his position of trust. This case shows that if you unlawfully disclose national defense information, we will find you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent the law allows.” Read more:

U.S. Department of Justice@TheJusticeDept

2026.08.27 19:02

A former U.S. Government employee pleaded guilty yesterday to attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government. “U.S. government employees entrusted with our nation’s secrets must always protect our nation’s security, not cavalierly toss aside this responsibility out of disagreement, selfishness or greed,” said @AGToddBlanche. “Laatsch faces serious consequences for violating his position of trust. This case shows that if you unlawfully disclose national defense information, we will find you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent the law allows.” Read more: