U.S. Soldier Indicted for Lying and Firearms Trafficking

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, has been indicted on multiple charges, including lying about his association with a group advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government and illegal firearms trafficking. The indictment claims that Nix falsely stated on his 2022 security clearance application that he had no connections to such a group, despite being aware of his membership. He faces a total of four charges, including dealing in firearms without a license and selling stolen firearms, with a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison if convicted. Nix has been released into his mother's custody under strict conditions, including GPS monitoring and prohibited internet access. The case is currently under investigation by the FBI and other federal agencies, with further details about the alleged group and specific firearms trafficking activities remaining undisclosed. Nix's first court appearance occurred shortly after his arrest following the grand jury's indictment.