Aldric Saucier

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Aldric Saucier
Born(1936-04-29)April 29, 1936
Maine, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 2016(2016-12-08) (aged 80)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
OccupationScientist

Aldric Saucier (April 29, 1936 – December 8, 2016) was an American scientist and whistleblower. Saucier lost his job and security clearance after he criticized the Strategic Defense Initiative in 1992.

Early life

Aldric Saucier was born on April 29, 1936, in Maine.[1][2]

Career

Saucier started his career as a navigator with the

free electron laser in 1983 and the Star Wars Program in 1991."[1]

In October 1986, while working on the

UCLA instead of simply attending classes there.[9][10]

Saucier was represented by the Government Accountability Project.[10][11]

In 1996, Saucier ran for Congress in Maine's 2nd district as an independent. He came in third with 4.7% of the vote, in a race that was won by incumbent Democrat John Baldacci.

Personal life and death

Saucier resided in Fort Fairfield, Maine, until he moved to Fairfax, Virginia, where he died on December 8, 2016, at age 80.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Aldric Saucier". Bangor Daily News. December 12, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Aldric Saucier Obituary". Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Evans, David (February 18, 1992). "Star Wars Whistleblower Fired: Lawmaker Predicts A Fight Over Army's 'Retaliation'". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Scientist Said to Assert Fraud in 'Star Wars'". The New York Times. March 2, 1996. Retrieved August 26, 2017. It added that the directive had also conferred "whistle-blower" status on Mr. Saucier, who was dismissed last month from his job with the Star Wars project. [...] Mr. Saucier also said that there had been diversions of funds and that wasteful spending on research and development had occurred.
  5. ^ a b Cushman, John H. Jr. (March 3, 1992). "Whistleblower Wins Study of 'Star Wars' Program". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  6. ^ Begley, Sharon (March 22, 1992). "A Safety Net Full of Holes". Newsweek. Retrieved August 26, 2017. Pentagon scientists criticize Saucier's work and even question his sanity.
  7. OCLC 845668255
    . Suddenly, he became the victim of FBI surveillance and break-ins, had his security clearance arbitrarily revoked, and was threatened with dismissal.
  8. ^ "Whistle-Blower's Firing Is Blocked". The Los Angeles Times. February 23, 1992. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  9. ^ Evans, David (April 15, 1992). "Army Again Targets Fraud Whistle-blower". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  10. ^ a b Lardner, George Jr. (April 14, 1992). "Army Accuses SDI Critic of Falsifying Credentials". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  11. ^ "Whistle-Blower Gains a Pentagon Reprieve". The New York Times. March 8, 1992. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
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