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Defense Contractor Detained Over Classified Documents

Judge reverses earlier decision, citing national security risks; additional charges under Espionage Act possible.

  • Gokhan Gun, a U.S.-Turkish dual citizen, was arrested with a Top Secret document en route to Mexico.
  • Initial ruling for home detention was overturned, keeping Gun in jail pending trial.
  • Prosecutors argue Gun is a flight risk and could leak sensitive information.
  • Authorities found more classified documents at Gun's residence.
  • Gun's defense claims the documents were printed by mistake and denies any intent to distribute.
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