Jack Teixeira, 21, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a federal court in Boston over a series of US military document leaks. He has been charged with unauthorised removal and retention of classified documents and materials. Read the latest updates here: … [Read more...]
Leader of online group behind suspected US military document leaks named
The leader of an online group behind suspected US military document leaks is national guardsman Jack Teixeira, officials have told NBC News. Teixeira, 21, is said to have overseen a private online group, containing around 30 people, in which the leaked documents were shared. He is a member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, according to … [Read more...]
Jack Teixeira arrested over leaked US military documents
A national guardsman suspected to be behind a series of US military document leaks has been arrested by the FBI. Jack Teixeira, 21, is said to have overseen a private online group, containing around 25 active members, in which the highly classified documents were shared. Teixeira, a member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was arrested at a … [Read more...]
Jack Teixeira: US intelligence leaks suspect ‘had more online friends than real friends’
Jack Teixeira is suspected of leaking top-secret military documents via the Discord chat platform, frequently used by people who play online games. Ben, 18, who attended the same high school as Teixeira but didn't know him well said: "He was a quiet kid. He had more online friends than real friends." Read more: … [Read more...]
How did Jack Teixeira leak Pentagon documents?
The man charged with espionage for leaking hundreds of classified documents in the US held top secret security clearance, took papers home to photograph them, and was identified using his driver's licence. Those new details were revealed by the FBI today, as 21-year old Jack Teixeira appeared in court. He wore shackles and a prison uniform as members of his family cried and … [Read more...]