FBI investigates former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who resigned Tuesday over opposition to the Iran war, for allegedly leaking classified information. The investigation predates his resignation and has been ongoing for months, according to multiple sources. Kent resigned citing opposition to U.S. military operations with Israel against Iran, claiming the war was started due to pressure from Israel despite Iran posing no imminent threat.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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- ABC News+1.8 h
- Axios+2.0 h
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- NY Post+9.9 h
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“Former counterterrorism under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Report: FBI Investigating Joe Kent Over Alleged Leak of Classified Information”B Breitbart RIGHT
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“Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks” · Axios, The Hill
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ABCABC News Former counterterrorism under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources 177d ago CENTER2
AAxios Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks 177d ago HThe Hill FBI investigating Kent over allegedly leaking classified information 177d ago RIGHT3
BBreitbart Report: FBI Investigating Joe Kent Over Alleged Leak of Classified Information 177d ago WEWashington Examiner FBI investigating Joe Kent for allegedly improperly sharing classified information 177d ago NYPNY Post FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks 177d ago 6 tracked claims across 6 outlets
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Kent resigned because he was under investigation and knew it, not in retaliation.
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