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Govigny removed founder Eric Gillespie from the company’s board after he was charged with attempting to solicit sexual contact from a minor online.
“The actions of one corrupt individual should never undermine the hard work of an entire team and their commitment to the security of the United States,” the defense software startup said in a release late Wednesday.
The company said the 57-year-old had not had access to confidential information since he stepped down as CEO nearly a decade ago.
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office charged Gillespie with four felonies, including multiple charges including unlawful contact with a preschool child.
A judge denied bail for Mr. Gillespie, of Pittsburgh, citing flight risk and public safety concerns.
At the time, Pentagon officials told CNBC they were investigating the arrest and possible security risks.
Last month, the Arlington, Virginia-based startup surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and announced a $150 million growth investment from Bain Capital.
Govini has more than $900 million in contracts with the U.S. government and also does business with the Department of the Army.
Gillespie is considered an expert on government transparency and was appointed to the Freedom of Information Act Advisory Council in 2014 during the Obama administration.
He previously worked as an executive at business intelligence platform Onvia.
He is a graduate of the University of Miami and Harvard Business School.
