A shocking scandal is unfolding at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in D.C.
Two employees have been accused of leaking official airport footage of the devastating plane crash that occurred just outside Washington Reagan National Airport last week.
The crash involved an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines passenger Flight 5342, resulting in the deaths of 67 people.
The Leak Investigation
The two employees, Mohamed Lamine Mbengue, 21, and Jonathan Savoy, 45, have been charged with making an unauthorized copy of Airports Authority records related to the January 29 plane collision.
According to reports, the footage was leaked to CNN, sparking widespread outrage and concern.
Mbengue was arrested and charged with computer trespass, a misdemeanor, on January 31, while Savoy was arrested and charged with the same crime after further investigation.
Aftermath of the Crash
The crash is still fresh in the minds of many, with authorities working tirelessly to identify all the victims involved and clean debris from the Potomac River.
The incident has left the nation in shock, and the leak of official footage has raised questions about the security and integrity of the Airports Authority.
What’s Next for the Accused Employees?
Mbengue was booked into the Arlington County Adult Detention Center and released on his own recognizance, while Savoy was released on a summons by a magistrate.
The investigation is ongoing, and the public is eagerly awaiting more information about the circumstances surrounding the leak.