A new federal case involving the alleged leaks of classified military information has cast the spotlight on American investigative journalist Seth Harp. At the centre of the firestorm is Courtney Williams, a U.S. Army Special Operations Command veteran who allegedly transmitted classified information about military tactics to Harp for his book.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Williams was charged with leaking sensitive defense information despite having signed a “Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement” when she was hired in 2010 and again when she left in 2015. Here’s why Seth Harp’s name has been linked with the case.
What are the FBI’s charges against Courtney Williams?
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