Summary
A 45-year-old software engineer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline D (Sexual Behavior) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The applicant had a history of sexual addiction, which included soliciting prostitutes and frequenting massage parlors for sexual relations from approximately 1985 to at least February 2002. Additionally, in about June 1988, he purchased crack cocaine to pay for sexual relations.
The applicant sought treatment for his sexual addiction, attending Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous from about 1989 to at least October 2002. He also received therapy from a sexual addiction disorder therapist from about February 2002 to early 2003, and counseling from a clinical social worker from about January 2003 to October 2003. Despite these efforts, his access to special programs was revoked in about January 2002 due to his acknowledged sex addiction and recent high-risk compulsive sexual behavior.
The denial was based on the applicant's admitted long history of compulsive sexual behavior and high-risk sexual activities. Although diagnosed and treated for sexual addiction, he continued to engage in behaviors that presented a risk of coercion and exploitation. The applicant failed to demonstrate that his sexual behavior was under control or that he would not engage in similar conduct in the future.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to a long history of compulsive sexual behavior, including soliciting prostitutes and engaging in high-risk sexual activities.
- The applicant's sexual addiction was diagnosed, and despite treatment, he continued to engage in behaviors that posed a risk of coercion and exploitation.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that his sexual behavior was under control or that he would not engage in similar conduct in the future.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A4.1.2.1raisedCriminal Activity
- E2.A4.1.2.2raisedAddictive Sexual Behavior
- E2.A4.1.2.3raisedVulnerability to Coercion
- E2.A4.1.2.4raisedPoor Judgment and Lack of Discretion
- E2.A5.1.2.4raisedIncreased Vulnerability to Coercion
- E2.A5.1.2.5raisedPattern of Rule Violation
- E2.A4.1.3.1rejectedBehavior Occurred During or Prior to AdolescenceThe applicant's disqualifying behavior began at age 24.
- E2.A4.1.3.2rejectedNot Recent ConductThe applicant's conduct continued into recent years.
- E2.A4.1.3.3rejectedNo Other Evidence of Questionable JudgmentThe applicant's history of sexual behavior indicates ongoing issues with judgment.
- E2.A4.1.3.4rejectedNo Basis for Coercion or ExploitationThe applicant's behavior still poses a risk of coercion.
- E2.A5.1.3.5rejectedPositive Steps to Reduce VulnerabilityThe applicant's recent conduct suggests he has not controlled his addiction.
- E2.A5.1.3.7rejectedNo Future Risk of Criminal ActivityThe applicant failed to provide credible evidence of control over his behavior.
Key Rule Quoted
“"No one has a 'right' to a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 9, 2005
- Answer filedJan 17, 2006
- Hearing heldNov 1, 2006
- Decision dateDec 27, 2006
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Long-term Sexual Addiction Under Guideline D
- Impact of Personal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline E
- Failure to Mitigate Security Concerns Related to Compulsive Behavior and Poor Judgment