Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Gets 15-Year Sentence for Espionage

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating the Espionage Act by retaining and transmitting national defense information. Teixeira, who posted classified documents on Discord, pleaded guilty to six counts and will also face a military court-martial. Prosecutors highlighted the severe damage to national security caused by his actions, while his defense cited his autism and ADHD, arguing for a lighter sentence. Teixeira's sentence includes three years of supervised release after prison.