Jack Teixeira Gets 15-Year Sentence for Leaking Pentagon Secrets

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war. Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts under the Espionage Act, admitting to sharing sensitive information on Discord. The leaks caused significant diplomatic and military fallout, prompting the Pentagon to tighten security measures. Prosecutors argued for a harsh sentence to deter similar actions, while Teixeira's defense highlighted his autism and lack of intent to harm the U.S. as mitigating factors.