State Department Contractor Accused of Unauthorized Document Access and Meetings with Chinese Officials
An individual working for the State Department is facing allegations of unlawfully taking classified documents from secure areas and engaging in meetings with Chinese officials since 2023.
The Justice Department has identified the accused as Ashley Tellis, who is a contractor at the Office of Net Assessment within the Department of Defense, now known as the Department of War. Tellis is recognized as an expert in matters concerning India and South Asia.
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