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Pentagon leak suspect repeatedly warned but allowed to retain access before mass document dump

  • Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guard member, was warned multiple times by superiors about improper handling of classified information but allowed to retain access.
  • Teixeira allegedly shared hundreds of classified documents related to national security and the war in Ukraine on Discord.
  • Prosecutors argued Teixeira posed a serious flight risk and threat to national security, citing his history of disturbing comments and access to firearms.
  • Teixeira’s lawyers unsuccessfully argued for his release to home confinement, claiming he had no history of violence and strong local ties.
  • A judge ordered Teixeira detained pending trial, calling the list of those put at risk by his actions “as long as the phone book."
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