Former CIA analyst Asif William Rahman, 34, pleaded guilty to unlawfully retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information, which was posted on social media in October 2024. Rahman, who had a Top-Secret security clearance, violated his oath and compromised U.S. national security. The Justice Department emphasized its commitment to prosecuting such breaches swiftly, highlighting the risks Rahman’s actions posed to lives, U.S. foreign relations, and intelligence capabilities.