Who is Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman behind leaked classified documents
The members who spoke to The New York Times described Teixeira as older than most of the other members of the group and was the group's"undisputed leader." One of the members said he has known Teixeira for three years and met him in person, while another told the outlet that Teixeira had access to classified documents due to his role in the Air National Guard.
It is unclear how the young airman gained access to the documents and whether someone in his position and grade would have access to them. Police block a road in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday as the FBI wanted to question a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war.Federal agents showed up to the Teixeira property in armored vehicles Thursday. About half a dozen armed agents wearing tactical gear spilled out and cordoned off the area around the home, eventually taking him into custody.
"Today, the FBI took 21-year-old Jack Douglas Teixeira into custody without incident at a residence in North Dighton, Massachusetts, for his alleged involvement in leaking classified U.S. government and military documents," the FBI said in a statement. "The FBI is continuing to conduct authorized law enforcement activity at the residence," the statement added."Since late last week the FBI has aggressively pursued investigative leads and today's arrest exemplifies our continued commitment to identifying, pursuing, and holding accountable those who betray our country's trust and put our national security at risk.
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