Retired Air Force Colonel Charged with Sharing Classified War Info on Dating Site

David Franklin Slater faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly transmitting classified documents about Russia's war in Ukraine to a purported Ukrainian woman.

David Franklin Slater, a retired US Air Force colonel, has been charged with sharing classified information about Russia's war in Ukraine on a foreign dating website.
Slater, who held a Top Secret security clearance, allegedly transmitted classified documents to a person claiming to be a woman living in Ukraine.
The communication between Slater and the alleged co-conspirator took place from February to April 2022, during which Slater attended classified briefings on the war.
Slater faces charges of conspiracy to disclose national defense information and unauthorized disclosure, with a potential maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.
The case highlights concerns over the safeguarding of classified information and the potential risks posed by personal online activities.