The Black Vault: FOIA request on Nimitz investigation
Researcher John Greenewald filed a formal records request seeking documents about the Navy's earlier probe into the Nimitz video leak. Officials initially claimed no responsive materials existed, prompting an administrative appeal. Internal communications later revealed staff celebrating the denial of information access.
Background
During September 2019, researcher John Greenewald of The Black Vault filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records about the Navy's investigation into the Nimitz video leak. The request was initially denied with a 'no records' determination, prompting an administrative appeal. Internal emails subsequently obtained revealed that Navy personnel celebrated the denial of this transparency request. The documents highlight ongoing challenges in obtaining government UFO-related materials. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA).