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Leak investigation led to firing of Joint Staff member and DOJ referral: Pentagon
Washington Examiner via MSN ^ | 29 October 2026 | Mike Brest

Posted on 10/29/2026 5:06:43 PM PDT by Apparatchik

The firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a top military planner on the Joint Staff, came after an "extensive" investigation into leaks, and the matter has been referred to the Justice Department, according to Sean Parnell, the top Pentagon spokesman.

Parnell posted a lengthy statement on social media Thursday morning addressing the news of Sylvia's firing, which came out a day earlier. His comments are the first on-the-record response since it became public.

"Following an extensive Air Force OSI investigation, the Department took necessary personnel action to protect sensitive information," Parnell said. "To protect the integrity of the investigation, no further comment will be made regarding the individual or the circumstances of this action. This matter, along with others, have been referred to the Justice Department for potential further legal action."

A source familiar with the DOJ’s decision-making processes declined to confirm or deny the existence of an investigation.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has long been fixated on rooting out leaks from within the department.

"The Department of War has zero tolerance for the intentional, unauthorized disclosure of classified information," Parnell said. "Anyone who compromises sensitive national security information puts the lives of our Warriors at risk and undermines every military operation that keeps our country safe."

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Iran; War
KEYWORDS: fired; general; leaker; polygraphs

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Supposedly, Sylvia failed three polygraphs.
1 posted on 10/29/2026 5:06:43 PM PDT by Apparatchik
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To: Apparatchik

GEEE————DIVORCE COURT WILL BE PROUD-—


2 posted on 10/29/2026 5:13:00 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Apparatchik

Should have been canned after the first test failurw, but they gave two more!


3 posted on 10/29/2026 5:15:22 PM PDT by gbs
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To: Apparatchik

Three strikes, and you’re out.


4 posted on 10/29/2026 5:17:57 PM PDT by KittyKares
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To: Apparatchik

Plenty of room at the December 3rd firing squad.


5 posted on 10/29/2026 5:29:16 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Apparatchik

Did I miss it or do they not know to whom information was leaked?


6 posted on 10/29/2026 5:39:53 PM PDT by muir_redwoods (You choose; a world without dogs or a world without muslims.)
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To: Apparatchik

Prosecute under the UCMJ.

L


7 posted on 10/29/2026 5:43:59 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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UCMJ probably covers this. 🤬


8 posted on 10/29/2026 5:45:48 PM PDT by rktman (Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
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AI: “Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, admitted to leaking classified information about Iran and Ukraine to two reporters over roughly a year,”


9 posted on 10/29/2026 5:46:45 PM PDT by CapandBall
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To: Apparatchik

Bust him to slick sleeve and 4 weeks “out-processing”.


10 posted on 10/29/2026 5:53:46 PM PDT by eyedigress (Trump is my President!)
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I read a news report he was thought to be to be leaking to the NY Times. Breaking him down would be too lenient. He needs time in the brig.


11 posted on 10/29/2026 5:58:14 PM PDT by chuckee
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To: Lurker

Amen. UCMJ is the right venue.


12 posted on 10/29/2026 6:36:05 PM PDT by Migraine
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You can tell he was a military guy and not a politician. Politicians learn to pass polygraph tests without a problem.
Different rackets.

Wonder if like that other general he offered to his military peers in Communist China to inform them secretly if Trump seemed to be heading toward doing something against China. United against Trump and against America. (spit).

Elissa Slotkin, Mark Kelly and the other traitors must admire him.


13 posted on 10/29/2026 6:46:09 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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