“Fired general accused of being source for Wall Street Journal, NYT”

Key points

• Former Pentagon top military planner Brett Sylvia fired by Defense Secretary last week.
• He allegedly leaked classified information to reporters Gordon (WSJ) and Jaffe (NYT).
• Sylvia reportedly failed four polygraphs and admitted incidents in internal Pentagon report.
• Justice Department is investigating possible violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• Joint Staff initially praised Sylvia, then retracted statement amid leak controversy.