{"id":2077381,"date":"2023-10-24T03:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T07:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nsa-worker-pleads-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-us-secrets-to-russia\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T03:57:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T07:57:29","slug":"former-nsa-worker-pleads-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-us-secrets-to-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nsa-worker-pleads-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-us-secrets-to-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-NSA employee admits selling US secrets to Russia."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-nsa-worker-pleads-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-us-secrets-to-russia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077381&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former NSA Employee Pleads Guilty to \u200bSelling Classified Information to Russia<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, a former National Security Agency \u2063(NSA) employee from Colorado has pleaded guilty to attempting\u2063 to sell classified\u200d national security information to Russia. Jareh Sebastian Dalke, a 31-year-old Army veteran,\u2062 faces a possible life sentence for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a plea deal, federal prosecutors have agreed to a maximum sentence of about 22\u2063 years \u200bin prison\u2062 if Dalke\u200b adheres to the terms. The final decision\u200d on his punishment will be made by the\u2064 judge.<\/p>\n<p>Dalke \u200bbelieved he was providing the information to a Russian agent, who was\u200b actually an undercover FBI agent. Despite the severity of the charges, accepting responsibility for the \u2063crime may lead to a lighter sentence.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/sen-menendez-pleads-not-guilty-to-new-foreign-agent-charge-5514114?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;>Sen. Menendez Pleads Not Guilty \u200dto New Foreign Agent Charge<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-men-plead-guilty-to-charges-related-to-drive-by-shooting-that-left-11-wounded-5512680?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Florida \u200dMen \u200cPlead Guilty to Charges Related to Drive-by-Shooting That Left 11 Wounded<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/21\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to court documents, Dalke expressed his desire to \u2062&#8221;cause change&#8221; and questioned the United States&#8217; role in global damage.\u2063 He also mentioned being \u200cin significant debt and claimed his heritage tied him to Russia.<\/p>\n<p>During the\u2064 hearing, Dalke pleaded guilty and confirmed his understanding of the plea deal. He revealed that \u2062he had been taking medication for mental illness while in custody\u2063 for the past year.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for excerpts\u200c of classified documents, Dalke received $16,499 in cryptocurrency\u200b last year. He then offered to sell the remaining information for $85,000. The undercover agent instructed him to send the documents using \u2062a secure digital connection\u2062 at Denver&#8217;s downtown train station. After transferring the files, Dalke was promptly arrested by \u2064FBI\u200b agents.<\/p>\n<p>The indictment reveals that the information Dalke sought to provide to Russia included a threat assessment of\u200c a\u2063 third, unnamed country&#8217;s military offensive capabilities. It also contained sensitive details about U.S. defense \u200ccapabilities related to the same foreign country.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the plea deal, Dalke must\u200c cooperate with authorities, providing truthful and valuable information about the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his arrest, Dalke worked as an information \u200bsystems security designer for the NSA. Astonishingly, after leaving\u2063 the agency and giving classified information\u2062 to the undercover \u200bagent, he reapplied \u2062to work at the NSA.<\/p>\n<p>During a previous hearing, one of Dalke&#8217;s \u200dfederal public defenders downplayed his access to classified \u2064information, citing his short tenure at the \u200dNSA.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Colleen Slevin<\/em><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can intelligence agencies improve their security\u200b protocols\u2063 to prevent unauthorized disclosures and breaches in national security<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Epochtimes.com\/us\/top-secret-us-intelligence-files-found-in-ex-nsa-employees-home-6412115?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;>Top Secret US Intelligence Files Found\u2063 in Ex-NSA Employee&#8217;s Home<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>09\/15\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The case against Dalke began in September 2023 when a search\u200d of his home uncovered multiple top-secret US intelligence files. These files were discovered by authorities after Dalke attempted\u2061 to sell them to a supposed Russian agent. It\u2064 is unclear how long Dalke had been involved in\u2063 these activities or how\u200c he gained access to such\u200c sensitive information.<\/p>\n<p>The guilty plea by Dalke marks a significant breach of national security and highlights the potential risks posed\u200d by individuals with authorized access to classified information. The National Security Agency is responsible for the collection and analysis of foreign signals intelligence and is tasked with protecting classified information from unauthorized disclosure. This incident \u2062raises concerns about the\u2063 effectiveness of the agency&#8217;s security measures and the screening process for\u2063 employees with access to sensitive materials.<\/p>\n<p>As the case gains\u2062 public attention, it is crucial to evaluate the potential ramifications of this breach. \u2064Selling classified information to a \u200cforeign entity poses a significant threat to national security, as\u2064 it can compromise intelligence operations, endanger American \u2064lives, and potentially aid hostile foreign governments in their efforts against the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Dalke\u200c believed he was\u2062 selling these classified materials to Russian agents underscores the ongoing challenge of countering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-china-and-iran-use-private-detectives-to-target-dissidents-in-america\/\" title=\"Report: China and Iran Use Private Detectives To Target Dissidents in America\">foreign intelligence operations<\/a>\u2064 and espionage. It serves as a reminder \u200bthat the \u2062United States must remain vigilant and proactive in identifying \u200dand thwarting attempts to compromise its national security.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, there have been numerous instances of US intelligence personnel leaking or selling classified \u200dinformation to foreign entities. In 2013, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked thousands of \u2064classified documents, unveiling the extensive surveillance activities of the US government. These incidents highlight the need for continuous evaluation\u2064 and improvement of security protocols within intelligence \u200bagencies to prevent\u2063 unauthorized disclosures.<\/p>\n<p>The case against Dalke also raises questions about \u200cthe motivations behind individuals who betray their country. Whether it\u200c stems from financial gain, ideology, or other factors, it\u2062 is \u200cessential to understand and address the underlying factors that lead \u2064individuals to compromise national security. \u200dEfforts should be made to enhance loyalty and ethics training within intelligence agencies to prevent such breaches in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The guilty plea by Dalke serves as a stark reminder that national security is a shared responsibility. The protection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nsa-worker-pleads-guilty-to-trying-to-sell-us-secrets-to-russia\/\" title=\"Ex-NSA employee admits selling US secrets to Russia.\">classified information requires systemic security measures<\/a>, continuous monitoring, and the active involvement\u200b of all personnel with \u200daccess to sensitive materials.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, the guilty plea of Jareh Sebastian Dalke for attempting to sell classified national security information to \u200dRussia demonstrates the seriousness of breaches in national security. While the \u2063plea deal may result in a\u2063 lighter sentence\u200d for Dalke, the incident highlights the importance of robust\u2063 security measures and employee screening within intelligence agencies. This case serves as a reminder for the \u200dneed to remain \u200cvigilant against foreign intelligence operations and to continually\u200d evaluate and improve security protocols to safeguard classified information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Colorado ex-NSA employee, Jareh Sebastian Dalke, admitted guilt in attempting to sell classified national security data to Russia. In April, he will be sentenced, and federal prosecutors will request a maximum of 22 years imprisonment if he complies with the plea agreement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2077382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2077381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2077381"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077381\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2077382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2077381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2077381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2077381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}