John Kiriakou
John Chris Kiriakou (born August 9, 1964) is an American author, journalist and former intelligence officer. Kiriakou is a columnist with Reader Supported News and co-host of Political Misfits on Sputnik Radio.
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| Born | John Chris Kiriakou August 9, 1964 Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Education | New Castle High School |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Employer | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (1990–2004) |
| Known for | CIA torture disclosure |
| Criminal charges | Disclosing classified information |
| Criminal penalty | 30 months (2 ½ years) |
| Criminal status | Served twenty eight months (three months in home confinement) |
| Spouse |
Heather Katherine Kiriakou
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| Children | 5 |
| Website | Column at Consortium |
He was formerly an analyst and case officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, counterterrorism and a consultant for ABC News. He was the first U.S. government official to confirm in December 2007 that waterboarding was used to interrogate al-Qaeda prisoners, which he described as torture.
In 2012, Kiriakou became the first CIA officer to be convicted of passing classified information to a reporter. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
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