An update to a story we first reported on in
March when an Army soldier was arrested for selling military
secrets to China in exchange for cash.
That Army soldier has now pleaded guilty and will be
sentenced.
In January 2025, Sergeant Corbin Schultz was an intelligence analyst
for the US Army with top secret security clearance.
He was sought out by a Chinese agent who offered
to pay Schultz in exchange for information on U.S.
military aircraft and weapons. The DOJ says Schultz received $42,000
for documents and photographs pertaining to Army fighter jets,
ballistic missiles, rockets, drones, satellites and more.
The indictment shows that information on US defense strategies for
Taiwan were also compromised.
Schultz had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges against
him before requesting a hearing to change his plea.
The 24 year old is facing 4 charges of conspiracy
and bribery.
With a maximum penalty of up to 65 years in
prison,
a DOJ attorney commented on the case following Schultz guilty
plea.
By conspiring to transmit National Defense information to a person
living outside the United States,
this defendant callously put our national security at risk to
cash in on the trust our military placed in him.
Today's guilty plea is a stark reminder that those who
would betray their sworn oath for personal gain will be
identified.
And brought to justice. Hey,
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