A member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to leaking highly classified military documents related to the war in Ukraine. The sentencing took place in a federal court where Teixeira, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, showed no visible reaction as U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani delivered the sentence.
Prosecutors had requested a nearly 17-year prison term for Teixeira, emphasizing the severity of his actions under the Espionage Act. They highlighted that as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and a clearance holder, Teixeira violated his oath to protect national security secrets over a prolonged period.
