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ISCR Case 24-02377

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Case Profile
Decision Date9/29/2025
Statusdenied
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Judge: John Bayard Glendon
Government Counsel: Daniel P. O'Reilley
Case Summary
Applicant, a 37-year-old manager with a bachelor's degree, sought a security clearance but faced allegations under Guideline J (criminal conduct) due to multiple arrests and charges since 2012. The Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailed five incidents, including arrests for possession of controlled substances, theft, driving under the influence, and federal fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program. Applicant admitted to the allegations but provided context and claimed to have completed various diversion programs, resulting in expunged records for some charges.
During the hearing, Applicant presented character references and argued for her reliability and commitment to change. However, the administrative judge found that the applicant's criminal history raised significant concerns about her judgment and trustworthiness, particularly given the recent felony charges. The judge ruled that the applicant had not sufficiently mitigated the security concerns, leading to a denial of her national security eligibility for access to classified information. The decision emphasized the paramount importance of national security and the need for individuals in such positions to demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline JCriminal Conduct · Against Applicant
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 24-02377

deniedSep 29, 2025· Hon. John Bayard Glendon· hearing

Summary

A 37-year-old manager with a bachelor's degree was denied a security clearance under Guideline J (Criminal Conduct) due to a history of criminal charges spanning from 2012 to 2023. The allegations included a December 2012 arrest for possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, and promoting prison contraband. In July 2019, the applicant was charged with felony theft of property and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Further charges included a May 2023 indictment on three counts of felony false statement to a federal agency, and a November 2023 charge for promoting prison contraband, intent to deliver a cellular phone to an inmate, and criminal trespass. The applicant admitted to multiple criminal charges, including drug possession and theft.

Despite completing court-ordered programs and presenting character references, the judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation. The applicant's criminal history and pending felony charges indicated a pattern of disregard for laws and regulations, raising serious doubts about her reliability and trustworthiness, leading to the denial of the security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

The applicant admitted to multiple criminal charges, including drug possession and theft.
The applicant's criminal history from 2012 to 2023 raised serious doubts about her reliability and trustworthiness.
Pending felony charges indicated a pattern of disregard for laws and regulations.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 31(b)raisedCriminal Conduct

Mitigating

AG ¶ 32(a)rejectedTime Elapsed Since Criminal BehaviorInsufficient time has passed since the applicant's last criminal conduct.
AG ¶ 32(d)rejectedEvidence of Successful RehabilitationThe applicant has not taken responsibility for her federal fraud crimes and ongoing charges indicate a lack of rehabilitation.

Key Rule Quoted

“Criminal activity creates doubt about a person’s judgment, reliability, and trustworthiness.”
— AG ¶ 30

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedFeb 21, 2025
Answer filedMar 27, 2025
Hearing heldAug 11, 2025via Microsoft Teams
Decision dateSep 29, 2025

Cite For

Denial of Security Clearance Due to Ongoing Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J
Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation Despite Completion of Court-ordered Programs
Serious Doubts About Reliability and Trustworthiness Stemming From a Pattern of Criminal Behavior.

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline J (Criminal Conduct) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: HearingDecided: denied

The judge ruled against the applicant on all allegations of criminal conduct, citing a pattern of arrests and serious felony charges. The applicant's criminal history raised significant concerns about her reliability and trustworthiness, leading to a denial of security clearance.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Offense	Criminal disposition	Response	Disqualifying (¶31)	Mitigating applied (¶32)	Mitigation
1.a	In December 2012, Applicant was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, and promoting prison contraband.	Against Applicant	Drug Related Criminal Charge	Conduct No Charge	Admitted	—	—	—
1.b	In July 2019, Applicant was charged with felony theft of property after discounting merchandise bought by family and friends.	Against Applicant	Theft or Larceny	Conduct No Charge	Admitted	—	—	—
1.c	In July 2019, Applicant was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).	Against Applicant	DUI or DWI Criminal	Conduct No Charge	Admitted	—	—	—
1.d	In May 2023, Applicant was indicted on three counts of felony false statement to a federal agency.	Against Applicant	Fraud or Deception Criminal	Convicted	Denied	—	—	—
1.e	In November 2023, Applicant was charged with promoting prison contraband, intent to deliver a cellular phone to an inmate, and criminal trespass.	Against Applicant	Trespassing or Burglary	Charged Not Convicted	Denied	—	—	—

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