A member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a social media platform is expected to plead guilty in his federal case. The individual is facing six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, with each count carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
The accused, who has been in custody since April, allegedly shared classified military documents related to Russia's war in Ukraine and other sensitive national security topics on a social media platform called Discord. Investigators believe the individual led a private chat group where discussions on various topics, including wars and favorite types of guns, took place.
