"A leader of a company gathering steam as a data and artificial intelligence provider to the Defense Department has been arrested for allegedly soliciting an underage girl for sex. Eric T. Gillespie, the founder and chairman of Govini, has been charged as part of a sting operation by the Pennsylvania attorney general's office and the Lebanon County, Pennsylvania district attorney's office."
"The company told Pittsburgh TV station WTAE that Gillespie was placed on administrative leave when the company learned of the charges on Monday. "We acknowledge the severity of these charges and as a company will hold all our employees to the highest ethical standards. We stand steadfast in support of all victims of abuse of any kind," the company said in its statement to WTAE. The company, led by CEO Tara Murphy Dougherty, did not respond to a request for further comment."
"Govini got its start in the federal market in 2011 as a data provider helping companies track contract awards and upcoming procurements. But over time, it has transitioned into a software provider for government agencies with tools to help them manage their acquisition processes. The company touts $100 million in annual revenue and attracted a $150 million investment from Bain Capital, which was announced in October."
Eric T. Gillespie, founder and chairman of Govini, was arrested and charged after a Pennsylvania sting operation alleging he solicited an underage girl. A law enforcement agent posing as a preteen allegedly connected with Gillespie online and he allegedly attempted to arrange a meeting. Gillespie faces four felony counts and is being held without bail in a Lebanon County jail. Govini placed Gillespie on administrative leave and issued a statement supporting victims and promising high ethical standards. Govini reports about $100 million in annual revenue and recently drew a $150 million investment from Bain Capital to expand AI offerings and hiring.
Read at Nextgov.com
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