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FBI Opens Investigation Into Resigned Iran War Protest Antiterror Chief
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into Joe Kent Jr., the former director who resigned on Tuesday in protest over Iran, alleging that he leaked classified intelligence regarding military operations against Tehran's nuclear program and other regional activities to foreign adversaries including Russia during his tenure at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).
Key Points
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1The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph 'Joe' Kent.
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2Kent resigned from his position in protest against the Trump administration's involvement or stance on the Iran war.
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Former Trump anti-terror chief Joe Kent is under FBI investigation for alleged leaks of classified information.
Mar 20, 07:08
FBI opens probe into former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent regarding suspected disclosure of sensitive data related to the Iran war. The director resigned in protest against Trump's policies on Israel and Hamas following a meeting with President Biden.
Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director who resigned over the Iran war, is under FBI investigation for alleged leaks of classified information.
CBS News
1d ago
The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent for alleged leaks of classified information, a probe initiated before his recent resignation over concerns regarding President Trump's decision on war with Israel-Iran relations in Iran posed no imminent threat to the U.S. and claimed that "the Israelis drove" it
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