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Guardsman Accused of Leaking Military Secrets Denied Bail Despite Family’s Support

  • Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, is accused of leaking top-secret Pentagon documents.
  • Teixeira's family released a statement saying they are standing together in solidarity and support with him.
  • A federal judge declined to immediately free Teixeira from custody pending trial, but did not rule on the matter.
  • Teixeira reportedly used Discord, an online forum, to share the leaked information with his small community of online friends.
  • Teixeira is charged with unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and with unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or materials.
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