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.