Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records
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National Archives inspector general found human error, not deliberate action, caused release of Gov. Sherrill's military records.
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The National Archives inspector general determined that human error—not deliberate political action—caused the improper release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year. The release of the records had raised questions about whether the disclosure was politically motivated, given the sensitive nature of personnel files and the timing of their public availability. The IG's conclusion effectively closes the door on allegations that political operatives within the Archives deliberately leaked the governor's information. Sherrill, a Democrat and former Navy pilot, had not publicly commented extensively on the initial release but the incident had drawn scrutiny from government transparency advocates concerned about the security of personnel records.
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