June 5, 2023 / T229
David Grusch makes retrieval-program allegations public
United States
Witness account
Former intelligence officer David Grusch publicly alleged that secret programmes had recovered nonhuman craft and concealed relevant information from lawful oversight. Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal reported the claims in The Debrief, with additional interview coverage amplifying them. This date marks publication of allegations, not the discovery or public examination of recovered material.
Public record
The reporting establishes Grusch's statements and includes supportive comments from other people. The public did not receive the alleged craft, biological material or a complete documentary chain permitting independent verification. His July congressional testimony subsequently described information gathered from people he said had direct knowledge of the programmes.