NCIS to investigate whether ex-Navy SEAL in bin Laden killing divulged too much

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy official says the service is investigating an allegation that the former Navy SEAL who claims he shot and killed Osama bin Laden may have revealed classified information to those not authorized to receive it.

Robert O'Neill has given numerous interviews since coming forward to say he was part of the operation that culminated in the death of the al-Qaida leader. O'Neill told The Associated Press last month that he has taken pains not to divulge classified information or compromise SEAL tactics.

On Tuesday, Navy spokesman Cdr. Ryan Perry said in a statement that the Naval Criminal Investigative Service had received an allegation that O'Neill may have revealed classified information to persons not authorized to receive it. Perry says NCIS will investigate to determine the merit of the allegations.