Canadian Navy Concerned About Political Fallout Over 'Officer X'
Records show that Canadian navy officials were worried about the potential political fallout if the media were to discover information about 'Officer X', an alleged serial sexual offender.
Navy leaders were concerned about the implications of journalists or others finding out about Officer X, according to records obtained by the Ottawa Citizen.
The discussion among senior leaders was sparked by an April 3, 2023 email from navy Lt. Patrick White, who had been trying to warn about the actions of the man referred to as "Officer X" in some internal military records.
Author's summary: Navy officials feared political fallout over Officer X case.
- Records obtained by the Ottawa Citizen reveal concerns about media discovery.
- Navy leaders discussed potential implications of the story becoming public.