Pentagon Secrets Leaker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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Published NOV 13 2024

Pentagon Secrets Leaker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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Above: Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy following the sentencing of Massachusetts National Guardsman Jack D. Teixeira on Nov. 12, 2024. Image copyright: Pat Greenhouse/Contributor/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

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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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