security clearance revocation
Clearance Revoked for Uploading 187K Sexually Explicit Images to Government Network
In one of the more unusual Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals cases, a DOE contractor had his clearance eligibility revoked due to concerns about psychological conditions and misuse of information technology. The contractor subsequently appealed – below are the highlights of the case. The contractor had
Opioid User Admits to Using Hundreds of Pills Per Month to DOE Psychologist
Everyone knows the continued use of illegal drugs is not compatible with holding a security clearance. However, not everyone is aware that the same thing applies with the misuse of prescription drugs. We don’t see that many appeals cases involving this issue, so this case from the Department of Energy Office (DOE)
Timecard Fraud Leads to FBI Investigation and Clearance Revocation
Claiming hours worked when you don’t actually perform the work is never a good idea, yet it happens quite frequently with defense contractors working on government projects. A Raytheon systems engineer, who had a Secret clearance, had a habit of disappearing every Friday even though he claimed to be working during
Top Secret Clearance Holder Convicted of Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
A DCMA employee with a Top Secret clearance stole the identities of at least 37 to obtain bank loans.