Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years for Pentagon Document Leak

Teixeira's actions, described as one of the most significant violations of the Espionage Act, involved leaking classified military information over 14 months.

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, pleaded guilty to leaking classified documents and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Prosecutors had sought a 17-year sentence, arguing the leak was a major violation of the Espionage Act, while the defense proposed an 11-year term.
The leaked documents included sensitive information on the Ukraine war, troop movements, and intelligence on various global matters.
Teixeira's defense argued his actions were not intended to harm the U.S., attributing his behavior to social isolation and autism.
The leak prompted the Pentagon to tighten security measures and led to disciplinary actions against personnel who failed to report Teixeira's suspicious activities.