Plan B » Arrest made in connection with leaked classified documents

Spunky · 4/13/2023 2:16 pm

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday the FBI has arrested a suspect in connection to the leaking of classified documents, who it was reported earlier is a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
The individual was identified by The New York Times ahead of his arrest as the leader of the group where a trove of classified documents was posted.
The criminal investigation is being led by the FBI’s Washington field office, including a team of counterintelligence investigators experienced in hunting leaks.
The documents include detailed intelligence assessments of allies and adversaries alike, including on the state of the war in Ukraine.

Spunky · 4/13/2023 6:26 pm

The suspect, Jack Teixeira,is believed to be the leader of the online chat group where the classified documents were posted, multiple officials said. His first court appearance will be tomorrow in Boston, according to the US Attorney’s office.
Teixeira's official job was as a Cyber Transport Systems journeyman, tasked with making sure the service’s "vast, global communications network" is operating correctly, according to the Air Force.

Spunky · 4/15/2023 1:33 pm

He was charged with "Leaking Pentagon secrets"
And could face over 15 years in prison

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