Former Army Specialist Charged with Leaking Classified Information to Journalist
What secrets did Courtney Williams share with Seth Harp? All about Fort Bragg Special Forces veteran's arrest
Hindustan Times
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Courtney Williams, a former US Army support specialist, has been charged with leaking classified military information to journalist Seth Harp over several years. Williams, who held top secret clearance while working at Fort Bragg, allegedly shared sensitive details that could jeopardize national security. Harp claims her disclosures were intended to expose misconduct within the military.
- 01Courtney Williams, a former Army support specialist, is charged with leaking classified information.
- 02She allegedly shared sensitive military details with journalist Seth Harp from 2022 to 2025.
- 03Williams expressed concern about the amount of classified information disclosed.
- 04Harp defends Williams, claiming she is a whistleblower exposing misconduct.
- 05Williams faces charges under the Espionage Act and is being held in custody.
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Courtney Williams, a 40-year-old former US Army support specialist, has been charged with leaking classified military information to journalist Seth Harp. Williams worked at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 2010 to 2016 and held top secret clearance, giving her access to sensitive military operations. Prosecutors allege that between 2022 and 2025, she shared classified defense information with Harp, who utilized this material in his reporting and book titled The Fort Bragg Cartel. Investigators noted that Williams exchanged over 180 messages and spoke for more than 10 hours with Harp, discussing sensitive information she was not authorized to disclose. In a message, she expressed concern about the amount of classified information being made public. Harp has defended Williams, labeling her a
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The case raises concerns about national security and the treatment of whistleblowers in the military.
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