Leslie Kean - The New York Times, UFOs, Crash Retrievals, Legacy Programs

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Engaging The Phenomenon
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October 27, 2022
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Tier 2Research and IntelligenceInvestigative Journalism

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 2010s, 2020sIntel Value: 9/10

Summary

Leslie Kane is a journalist known for her work on UFOs. She has reported on the topic for over a decade and contributed to significant articles, including a 2017 New York Times piece that brought attention to UAPs. During her encounter with Lou Elizondo, she learned about a secret program related to UAPs. This inspired her to collaborate with Ralph Blumenthal to pitch a story to the New York Times. The article was well-documented and included credible sources. Kane's work has had a lasting impact on the UAP community, encouraging open discussions and further investigations into the phenomenon.

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Executive Summary

Leslie Kane discusses her involvement in UAP research and the significant developments surrounding the 2017 New York Times article. She highlights the importance of whistleblower protections and the implications of recent legislative changes regarding UAPs.

Primary Revelation

Leslie Kane was shown documentation related to the ATIP program by Lou Elizondo during a meeting on October 4, 2017.

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Leslie Kane
journalistpro disclosure
New York TimesBoston Globe
New York Times bestsellerCollaborated with notable figures like John PodestaLong-standing career in journalism

I think a lot of the power of that book had to do with those chapters.

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Ralph Blumenthal
journalistpro disclosure
New York Times
Freelancer and contributor to the New York TimesLong-standing interest in UAPs

We had people on the record and we had documents.

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Chris Mellon
investigatorpro disclosure
To The Stars Academy
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for IntelligenceInvolved in UAP-related initiatives

I think it’s going to be difficult for someone to bring them forward.

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Harry Reid
legislatorpro disclosure
U.S. Senate
Former U.S. Senate Majority LeaderAdvocated for UAP transparency

He told her everything about the program and his role in it.

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Lou Elizondo
program managerpro disclosure
To The Stars Academy
Former military intelligence officerDirect involvement in UAP programs

I was shown all the documentation.

AATIP2000s (2007 to 2012)confirmed

Managed by: U.S. Department of Defense

Investigate UAPs and related phenomena

UAP Task Force2020s (2020)confirmed

Managed by: U.S. Department of Defense

Centralize UAP investigations and reporting

reverse engineeringspecific

Leslie Kane was shown documentation related to the ATIP program by Lou Elizondo during a meeting on October 4, 2017.

Source: Leslie KaneEvent: 2017-10-04 | Claimed: 2023-12-03
legislativespecific
+2 Corroborators

The 2017 New York Times article on UAPs was a result of collaboration between Leslie Kane, Ralph Blumenthal, and Helene Cooper.

Source: Leslie KaneEvent: 2017-12-16 | Claimed: 2023-12-03
coverupspecific
+1 Corroborators

The New York Times article established the reality of UAPs and included authoritative sources.

Source: Leslie KaneEvent: 2017-12-16 | Claimed: 2023-12-03
crash retrievalspecific
+1 Corroborators

Leslie Kane was shown the Wilson/Davis notes in July 2008.

Source: Leslie KaneEvent: 2008-07-01 | Claimed: 2023-12-03
legislativespecific
+1 Corroborators

The 2023 intelligence bill includes language about materials and biological effects related to UAPs.

Source: Leslie KaneEvent: 2023-01-01 | Claimed: 2023-12-03
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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 2010s, 2020sIntel Value: 9/10