Former L3Harris Executive Charged with Selling US Cybersecurity Trade Secrets to Russia for $1.3 Million

Oct 24, 2025 10:20 am CST

A former executive of L3Harris Trenchant has been charged with selling eight sensitive trade secrets to Russian buyers for $1.3 million. Peter Williams, who resigned in August 2025, allegedly misappropriated cybersecurity hacking tools from the government contractor, raising significant national security concerns. Federal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of property and luxury items, with an arraignment scheduled for October 29.