"US Airman Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Pentagon Document Leaks"

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"US Airman Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Pentagon Document Leaks"
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Jack Teixeira, a 22-year-old Air National Guard member, has pleaded guilty to posting dozens of classified documents online, including maps, satellite images, and intelligence on US allies, on the platform Discord. Prosecutors recommend a sentence of up to 16 years and eight months in prison, along with a $50,000 fine. Teixeira's leak prompted an investigation and led the Pentagon to examine its systems for handling classified information. The Air Force disciplined 15 of its members in connection with the case in December.

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