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
The Facts
A US 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, including about the Ukraine war.
Teixeira pleaded guilty in March to six counts of violating the Espionage Act for deliberate retention and sharing of classified information. Before receiving his sentence, he told the court he apologized and accepted the consequences.
The Spin
Teixeira took an oath to defend the US and its military secrets, which are vital for US national security and the physical safety of personnel serving overseas. Teixeira violated that oath almost daily for a span of a year, committing one of the most serious breaches of the Espionage Act in American history. Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his actions, sending a stern warning to other potential leakers.
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