This is how filthy the deep state is. A major Pentagon contractor executive was arrested in Pennsylvania in a child sex sting operation. Eric Gillespie the founder of Govini, a software company that has major contracts with the Pentagon, was arrested after he allegedly solicited sexual contact with a teen that was actually an undercover agent. Fox News was the first to report on arrest and shared further information on his arrest: The founder and executive chairman of Govini, a software firm with deep Pentagon ties, has been arrested and charged with soliciting sexual contact with a preteen girl, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office. Eric Gillespie, 57, of Pittsburgh, allegedly tried to arrange a meeting with a young girl through an online chat platform often used by sex offenders, authorities said. An undercover agent posing as an adult intercepted Gillespie’s messages. “Our Child Predator Section proactively uncovered this defendant who, under an online pseudonym, was lurking online to access children,” Attorney General Dave Sunday said. “During the investigation, Gillespie alluded to methods he accessed children, and other evidence was found regarding contact with children,” the office said in a statement. Gillespie was denied bail, with a judge citing flight risk and public safety concerns. He faces four felony counts, including multiple charges of unlawful contact with a minor. A company spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Govini fired Gillespie on Wednesday and removed him from the board. “The Govini Board of Directors terminated Eric Gillespie from the organization, including as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Gillespie stepped down from the role of CEO almost a decade ago and had no access to classified information. Govini is an organization that has been built by over 250 people who share a profound commitment to America’s national security, including veterans, reservists, and people who have dedicated their lives to causes greater than themselves. The actions of one depraved individual should not in any way diminish the hard work of the broader team and their commitment to the security of the United States of America.” Mugshot: Defense startup Govini founder Eric Gillespie charged in child sex sting https://t.co/dPESr8r3Ss — CNBC (@CNBC) November 12, 2025 Breaking Defense reported Govini has since removed Gillespie from its board: Defense tech firm Govini said it has removed founder Eric Gillespie from its board of directors, following his arrest for allegedly soliciting sexual contact with a minor. Gillespie was arrested earlier this week, after purportedly being caught in a sting operation in the Pittsburgh area. He is facing four felony counts, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General. Gillespie doesn’t appear to have made public comments about the allegations, and court documents don’t yet show a plea. “On November 12, 2025, the Govini Board of Directors terminated Eric Gillespie from the organization, including as a member of the Board, effective immediately,” a company statement reads. “Mr. Gillespie stepped down from the role of CEO almost a decade ago and had no access to classified information. “Govini is an organization that has been built by over 250 people who share a profound commitment to America’s national security, including veterans, reservists, and people who have dedicated their lives to causes greater than themselves. The actions of one depraved individual should not in any way diminish the hard work of the broader team and their commitment to the security of the United States of America.” Your thought?