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crime2 years ago

US Government Faces Consequences of Classified Document Leaks

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged with leaking national defense information online, is due back in Boston federal court for a hearing to determine whether he should remain in federal custody. Teixeira began posting classified information on Discord in December and has been held in custody since his arrest after the FBI said he caused "serious damage to the national security of the United States." Wednesday's hearing is also a preliminary hearing, an indication the judge could lay out a progression for the case.

crime2 years ago

Air Guardsman Jack Teixeira arrested for leaking classified documents.

An Air National Guardsman has been charged with leaking classified documents related to US national security. The individual allegedly provided the documents to a news outlet in 2019. The charges include the unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and theft of government property. The case highlights the ongoing issue of leaks of classified information and the potential harm they can cause to national security.