Topline
Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman arrested Thursday by the FBI in connection with one of the most significant leaks of defense documents in years, was formally charged in Boston federal court Friday.
Federal officials leave the property where Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, … [+]
Key Facts
Teixeira was charged with unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material, according to multiple reports.
Teixeira did not speak during the hearing before Judge David Hennessy, other than to say “yes” when asked if he understands his right to remain silent, and was led away from the courtroom in handcuffs, according to CBS.
Federal prosecutors allege Teixeira is the source of more than 100 defense documents leaked online over the past two months that detail military secrets, including U.S. officials’ predictions for the outcome of Ukrainian military efforts and revelations that key U.S. allies have struck deals with the Russian military.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/04/14/suspect-in-pentagon-leak-charged-with-unauthorized-transmission-of-national-defense-information/