Sam Brinton, 34, whose full title was as the DOE’s deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition is accused of taking a suitcase from an airport
Brinton was caught on surveillance cameras at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport taking a blue bag off baggage claim after flying in from Washington
A woman reported the bag missing later that day and Brinton was identified
Brinton claimed to have not taken the bag but then changed their mind admitting to removing the case adding it was by mistake because they were tired
If found guilty they could now face five years in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both
