Former US guardsman sentenced to 15 years for leaking military secrets on Discord

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A former US Air National Guardsman, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified military documents on a Minecraft Discord server. He accessed and shared sensitive information starting in 2022. Teixeira, who served in cyber defense, initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea in March 2024. He admitted to sharing details about US military operations, including information related to Ukraine and China. The leaked documents were later spread to other platforms, prompting Teixeira to destroy evidence before his arrest. The sentencing took place on November 12, 2024, with officials emphasizing the seriousness of his actions.


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