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submitted 5 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

Jack Teixeira, a former Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents online.

Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to six counts under the Espionage Act, apologized in court, accepting responsibility.

Prosecutors argued he shared hundreds of sensitive documents on Discord to impress peers, exposing information about the war in Ukraine, U.S. troop movements, intelligence on foreign adversaries, and compromising national security.

The judge emphasized Teixeira’s training and prior warnings. Officials stated the leak could have lasting effects on U.S. security and relations with allies.

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[-] Hawke@lemmy.world 31 points 5 days ago
[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

Why bother? He won’t see trial before inauguration and will pardon himself from any federal charges immediately after taking office.

[-] marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works 17 points 5 days ago

Discord? Huh, my first thought was WarThunder.

[-] mlg@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

I heard the DoD actually started aaking about that too for new hires lmao

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 6 points 5 days ago

Did he even do it for a political cause, or was it just for online clout?

[-] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH@infosec.pub 19 points 5 days ago

I’m pretty sure he is the one that was sharing it for clout in a discord channel of like 12 year olds. A real fucking loser.

[-] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

Most people on Lemmy think online clout is a political cause.

[-] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

On Lemmy?? Nah that's some reddit-brained shit

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

Idiot deserves at least that much

[-] Netux@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Bullshit sentence. Ukraine isn't national security.

[-] zach@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 days ago

I thought that was Natalie Portman

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

I thought he was 13

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