WHAT ARE THE CHANGES TO PERSONAL APPEARANCES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND SERVICE MEMBERS?

As of 8 December 2024, a significant change was implemented by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to the due process procedures for federal employees (including service members).  Previously, federal employees were not given the opportunity to request a personal appearance until after they responded to a Statement of Reasons (SOR) and their clearance […]

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Category: JAG Defense Blog

November 2024

Army National Guard CW3 Flying Evaluation Board Appeal Result: Appeal Granted, Member Returned to Full Flying Status

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Category: Recent Results

Airman Found NOT GUILTY of Stabbing Murder

Two U.S. Airmen were involved in a physical altercation with a German national at a local festival. During the altercation, the German national was stabbed four times. Regrettably, the victim passed away from his injuries. Our client was detained by German Polizei and questioned. During that questioning, our client allegedly confessed to stabbing the victim. […]

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Category: Military Success Stories

October 2024

Air Force E-3 General Court-Martial, Spangdahlem AB, Germany Result: Full Acquittal

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Category: Recent Results

September 2024

ANG O-6 Positive Urinalysis Test Result: All Charges Dropped, Client Retained without AdSep Processing

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CAN I APPEAL A DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF MY SECURITY CLEARANCE?

Yes, you can appeal an initial denial or revocation of a security clearance but the process differs for government contractor employees and federal employees.  When a government contractor receives a Statement of Reasons (SOR), s/he may choose to have an Administrative Judge issue a decision based upon the administrative record or request a hearing before […]

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Category: JAG Defense Blog

August 2024

Navy O-3E Board of Inquiry, NAS Corpus Christi, TX Result: No Misconduct, Retain

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Category: Recent Results

July 2024

Civilian Contractor Security Clearance Adjudication for Drug Abuse and Foreign Contacts Result: Favorable Adjudication from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (TS Clearance Retained)

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Category: Recent Results

June 2024

Air Force O-2 Security Clearance Adjudication following 2 DUIs Result: Favorable Adjudication from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (Clearance Retained)

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Navy LT Cleared of 10 Years of Child Abuse Allegations

Our client was a retirement-eligible Navy O-3. Following a contentious divorce, his first ex-wife proceeded to make repeated complaints to Child Protective Services, civilian law enforcement, and NCIS that our client physically, emotionally and sexually abused her and their two children. These complaints were consistently determined to be unfounded, but continued for over 10 years. […]

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Category: Military Success Stories