Former counterterrorism official under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, is under criminal investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, according to sources. The investigation represents a significant breach-of-trust allegation against a senior official who held one of the government's most sensitive counterterrorism positions. Such leaks can compromise intelligence sources, methods, and ongoing operations, making them among the most serious charges brought against government officials. The case will likely proceed through the Justice Department's counterintelligence and espionage prosecution unit. The investigation's scope—including what information was allegedly disclosed and to whom—remains unclear from available details.