Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a criminal investigation into the release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's military records, which may have violated federal law. The National Archives' Personnel Records Center released Sherrill's unedited records, which contained sensitive information, to an ally of her political opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. This incident has intensified the gubernatorial race between Sherrill and Ciattarelli.
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries wants a criminal investigation into how Rep. Mikie Sherrill's records were released.
- The National Personnel Records Center released nearly unedited military records of Sherrill.
- These records were given to Nicholas De Gregorio, an ally of Sherrill’s political opponent.
- The records reveal Sherrill did not participate in her Naval Academy graduation due to her refusal to report cheating.
- Important personal information, like Sherrill's Social Security number, was included in the release.
- The release may have violated the Privacy Act of 1974.
- A technician reportedly failed to follow proper protocol when releasing the records.
- The National Archives’ inspector general has been informed of the issue, and the NPRC apologized.
