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ISCR Case 24-00336

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Case Profile
Decision Date3/27/2025
Statusdenied
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Related decisionSee the appeal decision (Case ISCR Case No. 24-00336) →
Participants
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Judge: John Bayard Glendon
Government Counsel: John C. Lynch
Case Summary
The applicant in this case was a 36-year-old mechanic employed by a U.S. Government contractor, seeking national security eligibility for the first time. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) citing security concerns under Guideline J (criminal conduct), Guideline G (alcohol consumption), Guideline E (personal conduct), and Guideline F (financial considerations). The SOR detailed multiple criminal charges, including several DUIs, failures to comply with court orders, and issues related to probation violations.
During the proceedings, the applicant admitted to the allegations outlined in the SOR, providing some context for his actions. He acknowledged a history of criminal conduct, including multiple DUI arrests and failures to complete court-ordered programs. The applicant also indicated that he had recently reenrolled in an alcohol education program after a series of probation violations and bench warrants. However, he did not provide sufficient evidence to mitigate the concerns raised by the government.
The administrative judge ruled against the applicant, concluding that he had not mitigated the security concerns associated with his criminal history, alcohol consumption, and financial issues. The judge emphasized the applicant's repeated failures to comply with court orders and the ongoing nature of his legal troubles, ultimately denying his request for national security eligibility to access classified information.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline EPersonal Conduct · Against Applicant
- Guideline FFinancial Considerations · Against Applicant
- Guideline GAlcohol Consumption · Against Applicant
- Guideline JCriminal Conduct · Against Applicant
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 24-00336

deniedMar 27, 2025· Hon. John Bayard Glendon· hearing

Summary

A 36-year-old mechanic was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines J (Criminal Conduct), G (Alcohol Consumption), E (Personal Conduct), and F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from a history of multiple criminal charges, including DUIs and failures to comply with court orders.

Additionally, the applicant acknowledged significant financial debts, specifically child support arrears and failures to file taxes. He also made false statements regarding his alcohol use. The judge found that these issues, combined with a lack of credible evidence of rehabilitation, raised serious doubts about the applicant's reliability and trustworthiness.

The decision cited several disqualifying conditions, including those related to criminal conduct, alcohol consumption, personal conduct, and financial considerations. Ultimately, the applicant's ongoing legal issues and insufficient proof of rehabilitation led to the denial of his security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

The applicant admitted to multiple criminal charges, including DUIs and failures to comply with court orders.
He acknowledged significant financial debts, including child support arrears and tax filing failures.
The applicant's claims of rehabilitation were not supported by credible evidence, raising doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 31(a)appliedPattern of Criminal Offenses
AG ¶ 31(b)appliedEvidence of Criminal Conduct
AG ¶ 31(c)appliedCurrently on Probation
AG ¶ 31(d)appliedViolation of Probation
AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents
AG ¶ 22(c)appliedFailure to Follow Court Orders Regarding Alcohol Treatment
AG ¶ 18(a)appliedInability to Satisfy Debts
AG ¶ 18(c)appliedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
AG ¶ 18(f)appliedFailure to File Tax Returns

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedAug 23, 2024
Answer filed—
Hearing heldMar 7, 2025via Microsoft Teams
Decision dateMar 27, 2025

Cite For

Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J
Impact of Financial Obligations on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline F
Failure to Demonstrate Rehabilitation in the Context of Alcohol Consumption Under Guideline G

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