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ISCR Case 22-00842

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Case Profile
Decision Date12/22/2025
Statusdenied
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Judge: Eric C. Price
Government Counsel: Andrea M. Corrales
Applicant's Counsel: Sean D. Rogers
Case Summary
The applicant in this case was a 45-year-old former military officer who had held a security clearance since 1999. He faced allegations under Guidelines J (criminal conduct), D (sexual behavior), and E (personal conduct) due to serious charges stemming from his relationship with his stepdaughter, who reported abuse to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in February 2018. The Statement of Reasons (SOR) outlined that he had been charged with multiple offenses, including child endangerment and conduct unbecoming an officer, which he later pled guilty to as part of a pretrial agreement.
During the proceedings, the applicant admitted to the events described in the SOR but denied that his conduct constituted criminal behavior. He argued that the charges were based on false allegations and procedural errors, asserting that he acted as a concerned father. The administrative judge found that the applicant's admissions and the circumstances surrounding his guilty plea indicated a significant departure from the conduct expected of someone in his position. Consequently, the judge ruled against the applicant, denying his eligibility for access to classified information, citing the serious nature of the allegations and the lack of sufficient mitigation to alleviate the security concerns raised.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline DSexual Behavior · Against Applicant
- Guideline EPersonal Conduct · Against Applicant
- Guideline JCriminal Conduct · Against Applicant
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 22-00842

deniedDec 22, 2025· Hon. Eric C. Price· hearing

Summary

A 45-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps officer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline D (Sexual Behavior), Guideline E (Personal Conduct), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from serious allegations of child endangerment and conduct unbecoming an officer, which resulted in an Other Than Honorable discharge from the Marine Corps.

The applicant's conduct raised significant concerns regarding his judgment and reliability, factors deemed critical for national security. Specifically, the disqualifying conditions cited were AG ¶ 31(b), AG ¶ 13(a), and AG ¶ 16(c).

The judge determined that the applicant failed to mitigate these security concerns. His credibility was undermined by denials and contradictory testimony, which prevented a favorable security clearance decision. Consequently, the applicant's security clearance was denied.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

The applicant was charged with serious offenses, including child endangerment and conduct unbecoming an officer, leading to an Other Than Honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps.
The applicant's conduct raised significant concerns about his judgment and reliability, which are critical for national security.
The applicant's denials and contradictory testimony undermined his credibility and failed to mitigate the security concerns.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 31(b)appliedEvidence of Criminal Conduct, Regardless of Whether the Individual Was Formally Charged, Prosecuted, or Convicted.
AG ¶ 13(a)appliedSexual Behavior of a Criminal Nature, Whether or Not the Individual Has Been Prosecuted.
AG ¶ 16(c)appliedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas That Is Not Sufficient for an Adverse Determination Under Any Other Single Guideline.

Key Rule Quoted

“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedSep 14, 2022
Answer filedDec 30, 2022
Hearing heldMay 28, 2024via MS Teams
Decision dateDec 22, 2025

Cite For

Disqualifying Conditions Under Guidelines J, D, and E
Credibility Issues Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility
Serious Implications of Criminal Conduct on National Security Assessments

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