Defense secretary nominee at the time of reporting
Trump’s defense secretary selection faced scrutiny over an earlier sexual-assault allegation. No charges resulted from the cited police investigation.
The linked case sources document this connection. A relationship is not evidence that one person participated in another person’s conduct.
These briefs explicitly link to this profile. Some concern a company, agency or another person; the named party and status remain on each report. Inclusion is not a personal wrongdoing finding.
Source updated: Oct 25, 2026 · 12:58 AM EDT · Event: 2026-10-16
SpaceX's Starlink restriction acknowledged; Ukraine disputes Musk's terms-of-service allegation; Starshield responsibility remains contested
Source published: Sep 11, 2026 · 12:48 PM EDT · Event: 2026-09-10
Policy-compliance questions reported · knowledge and approval unresolved
Source updated: Sep 11, 2026 · time not supplied · Event: 2026-09-11
Appearance confirmed by AP and Reuters
This settlement must not be confused with the separate Homan cash-payment allegation.
CBS reports Navy Petty Officer Wilbert Joseph Castañeda appeared onstage at the Republican midterm convention while on active duty.