Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell claims to have reviewed classified United States government files related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that contain information about alleged crash-retrieval programs and "non-human biologics." Corbell, who has extensively researched UAP claims, stated that these withheld documents suggest the government possesses evidence of recovered unidentified craft and biological material linked to the phenomenon. This assertion comes despite the official government stance that no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial life or technology has been found on Earth.
Corbell highlighted specific file names he has encountered, including "Kona Blue," a proposed Department of Homeland Security program intended to investigate recovered craft and advanced technology, which was reportedly never formally established. He also referenced "ImCon Originals," possibly related to a whistleblower's description of a secret Pentagon program named Immaculate Constellation, allegedly designed to collect and conceal UAP evidence. Another file name mentioned is "Pilfer & Pickpocket," which Corbell has previously suggested refers to UFO crash retrieval programs, though he acknowledges not being able to confirm these details.
The journalist indicated that the information he possesses is circulating beyond a small group of researchers and that additional details could emerge independently of official releases. He noted that over 100 journalists have access to the material he has gathered, emphasizing that the information is no longer solely in his or his collaborator George Knapp's hands. Corbell suggested that the government's reluctance to release these files stems from a fear of causing a "national crisis" and potentially undermining religious faith.
Corbell stated that he personally provided officials with access to several UAP videos that were subsequently released by the Trump administration on May 22. He described these links as "classified 'intel links' connected to hidden government servers." He believes these releases are often "provoked - not offered," driven by pressure from journalism, whistleblowers, and congressional oversight.
Representative Tim Burchett has echoed concerns about withheld information, suggesting that the government uses the potential disruption to religion as a pretext for secrecy. Corbell pointed to former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch's 2023 congressional testimony, during which Grusch alleged decades of government efforts to recover and reverse-engineer non-human craft and obtain "biologics" from crash sites. Corbell argues that if Grusch's claims are true, the public deserves to know.
The Trump administration has released multiple batches of UAP-related records, including military reports, FBI accounts, and videos. However, Corbell described these as "low-hanging fruit" and stated they fall short of addressing the core questions fueling the disclosure movement. He suggested that disclosure should occur in stages, beginning with an acknowledgment of alleged craft-retrieval and reverse-engineering programs, followed by addressing claims involving "biologics," and eventually discussing direct communication with non-human intelligence.
Grusch's testimony is seen as a significant development, bringing the UAP topic from the fringes into mainstream debate on Capitol Hill. His claims prompted bipartisan calls for greater government transparency and the release of additional records. Corbell believes public interest is growing as more insiders come forward, and he indicated that if officials do not provide further disclosure, journalism will continue to push the issue. While Corbell and Grusch have not publicly presented definitive proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, Corbell maintains that the information investigators have uncovered warrants deeper scrutiny and eventual full transparency from the government.
