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On Tuesday, a federal judge sentenced Jack Teixeira (22), a former member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, to 15 years in prison for collecting and sharing sensitive military material from the Defense Department about the war in Ukraine, thereby putting the country's national security at risk.

In March of this year, Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts under the Espionage Act involving the deliberate retention and sharing of classified information. Before receving his sentence, Teixeira addressed the court and apologized for his actions and said he accepted the consequences.

Politico

The prosecutors sought a 17-year sentence for Teixeira, claiming his actions were one of the most serious breaches of the Espionage Act ever in US history.

Al Jazeera

As an IT worker with top secret security clearance at the Otis Air National Guard Base, Teixeira unlawfully downloaded confidential material, according to court filings. Teixeira transcribed and disseminated sensitive materials on Discord, a gaming social media website, for over a year.

Upon Teixeira's arrest in April 2023, the investigation revealed the circulation of highly classified US intelligence updates and information about the Ukraine war on social media. The hack shook US national security circles, raising concerns about the country's ability to protect its most sensitive data.

Newsweek

The Air Force inspector general’s investigation into Teixeira’s security breach resulted in disciplinary action against 15 individuals and the removal of Colonel Sean Riley from his command in December 2023. The inquiry revealed that Teixeira’s unit and superiors knew of at least four separate instances of the young airman's illegal activity.

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Jack Teixeira (22), a former member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, received a 15-year prison term on Tuesday for collecting and sharing sensitive military material from the Defense Department about the war in Ukraine, putting the country's national security at risk.

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge

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