A security clearance attorney is investigating a case involving a western Pennsylvania Egyptian scientist whose top security clearance was revoked by the Department of Energy. In 2007 Moniem El-Ganayni was fired from Bettis Laboratory after being declared a security risk. His attorney is now appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of his lawsuit against the department. [...]
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Attorney Appeals Top Security Clearance Case
November 18th, 2009ADL Petitions Court of Appeals in Military Security Clearance Case
November 18th, 2009The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is urging the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to grant a Jewish civilian permission to sue the government for his military security clearance denial. The League alleges that David Tenenbaum was denied military security clearance because he is Jewish and has ties to Israel.
Deborah M. Lauter, ADL Civil Rights Director, said [...]
Government Scientist Violates Top Security Clearance, Charged for Spying
November 18th, 2009A former government scientist has been arrested and charged with attempted espionage. Stewart David Nozette was arrested in October 2009 for violating his top security clearance by allegedly disclosing classified information to an FBI agent dressed as an Israeli intelligence agent. According to reports, Nozette attempted to give up the information in exchange for $11,000.
Nozette [...]