The DOE is the U.S. governmental agency that oversees its nuclear arsenal.
It does everything from researching new nuclear weapons, maintaining missile silos, and disposing of nuclear waste.
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Sometime before December 2023, the contractor met a person online who he said was a famous actress.
The report doesnt specify who this actress is.
To get the cash, he embezzled the money from a non-profit where he was a board member.
The contractor tried to leave the house, but his sons wouldnt let him.
The contractor left his home.
When he came back the cops were there.
The DOE says the former contractor called and left a voicemail.
He presented evidence that he had repaid the non-profit for the stolen money, a court filing said.
As of the hearing, the protective orders were still in place.
UPDATE 7/10/24:This story has been updated with a response from the Department of Energy.
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