Jack Teixeira: Air Force suspends two commanders from accused classified docs leaker's unit
FOX NewsMAR 9 2023
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.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 US Dept. of Defense, 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 prosecutors sought a 17-year sentence for Teixeira, claiming his actions were one of the most serious breaches of the Espionage Act in US history. Teixerira's defense team argued for a more lenient sentence, citing his diagnosis of autism and lack of intention to harm the country.The prosecutors sought a 17-year sentence for Teixeira, claiming his actions were one of the most serious breaches of the Espionage Act in US history. Teixeira's team argued for a more lenient sentence, citing his diagnosis of autism and lack of intent to harm the US.
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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