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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified U.S. national defense information. The case highlighted vulnerabilities in the handling of government secrets. Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to six federal charges, had requested an 11-year sentence, while prosecutors sought nearly 17 years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Jack Teixeira has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a case concerning leaked documents. The case highlights issues of national security and legal repercussions for unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Jack Teixeira, a 22-year-old US Air National Guardsman, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents, including intelligence on the Ukraine war, to an online platform. Teixeira pleaded guilty to the charges, which prosecutors described as one of the most significant violations of the Espionage Act in US history. Despite his defense citing personal struggles, the court emphasized the seriousness of his actions. The leak has prompted the Pentagon to review its handling of classified information.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
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 case highlighted concerns over U.S. security protocols and led to tightened controls at the Pentagon. Prosecutors argued for a harsh sentence to deter similar actions, while Teixeira's defense cited his autism and lack of intent to harm the U.S. as mitigating factors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Jack Teixeira, a former Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing and sharing classified Pentagon information online. Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts under the Espionage Act for leaking documents on Discord, including details about U.S. military support to Ukraine and foreign threats to American forces. He had access to these documents due to his top-secret security clearance obtained in 2021.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, has agreed to plead guilty to six counts of "willful retention and transmission of national defense information" in exchange for a 16-year prison sentence and a pledge to brief officials on what he leaked. The plea deal, which awaits court approval, includes a sentencing range of 11 to over 16 years and the Justice Department's agreement not to charge Teixeira with additional violations of the Espionage Act.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira has agreed to a 16-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information. Teixeira, who accessed and posted hundreds of classified documents on Discord, will also undergo a debrief with the Defense Department and the Justice Department. Prosecutors revealed that Teixeira leaked information about compromised accounts, troop movements in Ukraine, and a plot by a foreign adversary to attack U.S. forces abroad. His sentencing is scheduled for September 27.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Jack Teixeira, a former Massachusetts Air National guardsman, accepted a 16-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to leaking top-secret Pentagon documents on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 22-year-old, who had top-secret security clearance, posted the classified documents on a gaming app and faced charges that could have led to 60 years in prison. As part of the plea deal, he also agreed to pay a $50,000 fine and undergo three years of supervised release. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the leaked information could have caused grave damage to national security.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, is set to plead guilty to leaking classified military documents on a social media platform, constituting one of the most serious U.S. national security breaches in years. The 22-year-old, who held a top secret security clearance, accessed and shared highly classified information related to topics including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel's Mossad spy agency, and more. The leaked documents led to the discipline of 15 personnel and the removal of a unit commander in the U.S. Air Force.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Jack Teixeira, a military computer technician, will plead guilty to leaking highly classified government intelligence on Discord, including information about the Russia-Ukraine war, China's spy drones, North Korea's nuclear weapons, and more. His leaks revealed weaknesses in military information protection, and he had a history of making violent threats. Teixeira shared the information to impress friends and peddled conspiracy theories.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents, is expected to plead guilty to unspecified charges next week, as per a court filing from prosecutors. The 22-year-old had previously pleaded not guilty to six federal charges related to the willful retention and transmission of national defense information. Teixeira was arrested in April for allegedly leaking classified Defense Department documents on Discord, and the government found that he acted alone in the leak. The documents included sensitive information on Ukraine, Russia, South Korea, and Israel.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Former Air National guardsman Jack Teixeira, charged with leaking classified military documents, is expected to plead guilty after prosecutors filed a motion for a change of plea hearing. Teixeira was indicted in June 2023 for allegedly sharing highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security issues on Discord. The leaks led to disciplinary actions against 15 service members and the removal of Col. Sean Riley from command, with an Air Force Inspector General's report highlighting inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit.