Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Faces Military Court-Martial on Additional Charges

The Massachusetts Air National Guard member, already serving a 15-year sentence for leaking classified documents, is accused of disobeying orders and obstructing justice.

Jack Teixeira, 22, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison last year for leaking highly classified military documents under the Espionage Act.
He now faces a court-martial at Air Force Base in Massachusetts on military charges of disobeying orders and obstructing justice.
The leaked documents included sensitive information on Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. troop movements, and adversaries’ plans to harm U.S. forces overseas.
Military prosecutors argue the court-martial is necessary to uphold the military's core principle of obeying orders, while Teixeira’s lawyers claim it amounts to double jeopardy.
The leaks prompted a Pentagon review of classified information safeguards and led to disciplinary actions against those who failed to address Teixeira’s behavior.