Spokane astronaut scrutinized for accessing estranged wife's bank account from space
A Spokane native and decorated NASA astronaut is under scrutiny for accessing the bank account of her estranged spouse while aboard the International Space Station, according to the New York Times.
Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer and National Security Agency employee, filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing Anne McClain of identity theft for improperly viewing the account. She has not alleged that McClain moved or used the funds in the bank account, the Times reported. Soon after Worden filed her complaint, Worden’s family reportedly filed a second complaint with NASA’s Office of Inspector General.
In sworn testimony to the inspector general, the Times reports that McClain did not deny that she accessed the account but told investigators she was acting with Worden’s permission and was using a password she had previously used and was never told to stop using. She said she viewed the account to ensure her family’s financial well-being in her absence.
Rusty Hardin, McClain’s lawyer, reportedly said his client “strenuously denies that she did anything improper” and “is totally cooperating” with investigators.
Read more: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/24/spokane-astronaut-scrutinized-for-accessing-estran/
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Anne McClain responds on Twitter to scrutiny of her access to estranged wife’s bank account from space
A Spokane native and decorated NASA astronaut responded on Twitter Saturday to strongly deny allegations she committed identity theft by accessing her estranged wife’s bank account while aboard the International Space Station.
The New York Times reported Friday that Anne McClain’s spouse, Summer Worden, filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing McClain of identity theft for improperly viewing the account. Soon after Worden filed her complaint, Worden’s family reportedly filed a second complaint with NASA’s Office of Inspector General.
“There’s unequivocally no truth to these claims,” McClain wrote Saturday. “We’ve been going through a painful, personal separation that’s now unfortunately in the media. I appreciate the outpouring of support and will reserve comment until after the investigation. I have total confidence in the IG process.”
The couple’s separation has reportedly involved a parenting dispute.
Read more: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/24/anne-mcclain-responds-on-twitter-to-scrutiny-of-he/
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It’s not exactly difficult to tell who’s logging in from an IP address in space!
