Founder Gillespie fired from Govini board after child sex sting arrest
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Govini He fired Eric Gillespie from the board after the founder was accused of attempting to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor online.
“The actions of a depraved individual should in no way diminish the hard work of the broader team and their commitment to the security of the United States,” the defense software startup said in a statement. release late Wednesday.
The company said the 57-year-old has not had access to confidential information since he stepped down as CEO nearly a decade ago.
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office charged Gillespie with four felonies, including multiple counts of unlawful contact with a teenage child.
A judge denied bail to Gillespie, who lives in Pittsburgh, citing flight risk and public safety concerns.
At the time, Pentagon officials told CNBC they were investigating the arrest and possible security risks.
Last month, the Arlington, Virginia-based startup surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and announced a $150 million growth investment from Bain Capital.
Govini has more $900 million contract Making agreements with the US government Ministry of War.
Gillespie, seen as an expert on government transparency, was appointed to this position. Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee In 2014 during the Obama administration.
He previously worked as an administrator on a business intelligence platform. onvia.
He is a graduate of the University of Miami and Harvard Business School.
