Late last week, a United States Navy Sailor based in Japan was found guilty of attempted espionage for providing classified material to a foreign government, as well as other related charges, following a seven-day trial. The sailor, Bryce Pedicini, was accused of passing documents to an employee of a foreign government on multiple occasions between November 2022 and May 2023.

The Bottom Line Upfront

This conviction highlights the seriousness of espionage and the potential threats posed by individuals within the military who betray their country by sharing classified information with foreign governments.

The Breakdown

  • Bryce Pedicini, a chief petty officer fire control man in the U.S. Navy, has been found guilty of attempted espionage.
  • Pedicini allegedly provided classified material to an employee of a foreign government on at least seven occasions.
  • Pedicini was also convicted of failing to obey a lawful order and attempted violation of a lawful general order.
  • The specific foreign government involved in the case has not been disclosed.