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Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« on: November 04, 2024, 02:01:53 pm »
Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
By Michael Casey, The Associated Press
 Friday, Nov 1, 2024
 
BOSTON — Prosecutors plan to argue that a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine should serve nearly 17 years in prison.

In a sentencing memorandum filed Tuesday, prosecutors said Jack Teixeira “perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history.”


“As both a member of the United States Armed Forces and a clearance holder, the defendant took an oath to defend the United States and to protect its secrets — secrets that are vital to U.S. national security and the physical safety of Americans serving overseas,” prosecutors wrote. “Teixeira violated his oath, almost every day, for over a year.”

 https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/11/01/prosecutors-seek-17-year-prison-term-for-pentagon-leaker-jack-teixeira/
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Re: Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2024, 02:03:51 pm »
Aren't they going to offer him 16 years and 6 months credit for incarceration if he doesn't squeal on the Generals for their bad leadership? :thud:
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Re: Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2024, 09:15:35 am »
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira set to be sentenced, could get up to 17 years in prison
By MICHAEL CASEY
Associated Press via WTAE TV
Updated: 7:09 AM EST Nov 12, 2024
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A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine is expected to be sentenced in federal court on Tuesday.

Prosecutors have argued that Jack Teixeira should be sentenced to 17 years in prison, saying he “perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history.”

“As both a member of the United States Armed Forces and a clearance holder, the defendant took an oath to defend the United States and to protect its secrets — secrets that are vital to U.S. national security and the physical safety of Americans serving overseas,” prosecutors wrote. “Teixeira violated his oath, almost every day, for over a year.”

Teixeira’s attorneys will argue that U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani should sentence him to 11 years in prison. In their sentencing memorandum, they acknowledged that their client “made a terrible decision which he repeated over 14 months.” ...
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Re: Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2024, 11:24:27 am »
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
By Michael Casey, The Associated Press
 Nov 12, 2024, 04:22 PM
 
BOSTON — A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine.

Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty earlier this year to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act following his arrest in the most consequential national security case in years. Brought into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, he showed no visible reaction as he was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani.


Before being sentenced, he apologized for his actions.

“I wanted to say I’m sorry for all the harm that I brought and caused,” Texeira said, referencing the “maelstrom” he caused to friends, family anyone affected overseas. “I understand all the responsibility and consequences fall upon my shoulders alone and accept whatever that will bring,” he said, standing as he addressed the judge.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/11/12/pentagon-secrets-leaker-jack-teixeira-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison/
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Re: Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2024, 11:55:57 am »
He was a barely-out-of-high-school Massachusetts Air National Guard Member was stationed at Otis Air National Guard Base, Cape Cod.

Where else is Pentagon information being compromised?
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Re: Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2024, 11:59:09 am »
And Swawell's sentence was.......
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