Steve HermanApr 13, 2023
The leader of online gaming chat group where a trove of classified US intelligence documents leaked is a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, reports NY Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/documents-leak-leaker-identity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
F.B.I. Arrests Jack Teixeira, a National Guardsman, in Leaked Documents Case

Authorities say Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, posted sensitive materials in an online chat group.

The New York Times
Show threadSteve HermanApr 13, 2023
Update: US government makes an arrest in the online leak of classified military documents.
Show threadSteve HermanApr 13, 2023
“I want to commend the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their swift arrest in connection with this investigation. I pledge the full support and cooperation of the Department of Defense to the DOJ’s investigation,” says Defense Secretary Austin in a statement.
Show threadSteve HermanApr 13, 2023
“I want to underscore that every U.S. service member, DoD civilian and contractor with access to classified information has a solemn legal and moral obligation to safeguard it and to report any suspicious activity or behavior,” adds Defense Secretary Austin.
Show threadJennifed
@w7voa Does this include the Commander in Chief?
Apr 13, 2023 at 10:31pmWeb
Show threadArp Laszlo • Comics • ADHDApr 13, 2023
@jenned @w7voa At this point, they're prolly hoping he drops dead so the issue becomes moot.
Show threadJennifedApr 13, 2023
@arpcomics @w7voa #ProsecuteTheCarcass
Show threadSaturniusMons Apr 13, 2023
@jenned @w7voa It most certainly includes people who repeatedly refuse to hand back classified information
Show threadJennifedApr 13, 2023
@SaturniusMons @w7voa Theoretically, to date. Let's see who gets indicted first!