JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A Massachusetts Airman with Cape Cod ties has been linked to over 100 leaked classified government documents relating to the war in Ukraine, intelligence on China, and more.
Jack Teixeira of North Dighton was taken to Boston Federal Court Thursday.
He reportedly worked with the 102nd Intelligence Wing, a military command of Joint Base Cape Cod.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the investigation is ongoing.
“The justice department arrested Jack Douglas Teixeira in connection with an investigation into alleged unauthorized removal, retention and transmission of classified National Defense information. Teixeira is an employee of the United States Air Force National Guard,” said Garland in a statement Thursday.
“He will have an initial appearance at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. I want to thank the FBI, Justice Department prosecutors, and our colleagues at the Department of Defense for their diligent work on this case.”
The leaked documents included data on U.S. spy drone activities and the ammunition supply of Ukrainian forces.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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Updated: 11 pm April 13, 2023
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