Massachusetts Airman Sentenced to 15 Years for Leaking Classified Military Documents
Jack Teixeira, a 22-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents, including sensitive information about the Ukraine conflict. Teixeira pleaded guilty to charges of willful retention and transmission of classified information after sharing details on Discord with a group of gamers. Despite his low rank, he held a top-secret security clearance and had previously ignored warnings from superiors. Teixeira expressed regret for his actions, stating he aimed to inform friends about significant global events.