![]() ![]() Prosecutors had urged the judge to keep Teixeira jailed, in part because of his arsenal of weapons and history of online statements, including one social media post from last November saying that, if he had his way, he would like to kill a “ton of people” because it would be “culling the weak minded.” Teixeira has been behind bars since his April 13 arrest on charges, under the Espionage Act, of unauthorized retention and transmission of classified national defense information. Attorney Rachael Rollins - resigned on Friday after two federal watchdog agencies found she committed a slew of ethical and legal violations. The high-profile case is being prosecuted by the Massachusetts U.S. As a family, we are as committed as ever and remain steadfast and determined in our complete support of Jack as we continue to wade through this process.” In a statement after the hearing, Teixeira’s family said it was disappointed with the outcome but “we realize there is a long road ahead of us all, and Jack’s wellbeing and safety is our priority right now. Teixeira can appeal the judge’s ruling, and Hennessy told him “another judge could come to a different conclusion.” The judge said the support of Teixeira’s family - who have attended every court hearing - is a compelling reason to release the man, but his concerns outweigh that. He smiled at his father sitting in the front as he walked into the hearing in Worcester, Massachusetts, federal court. Teixeira appeared to show no emotion as he was lead out of the courtroom in handcuffs and orange jail clothes. The stunning breach exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations and other national security issues. Teixeira is accused of sharing classified military documents on Discord, a social media platform popular with people playing online games. The ruling comes after prosecutors revealed that Teixeira had a history of violent rhetoric, and was caught by fellow military members months before his arrest taking notes on classified information or viewing intelligence not related to his job. The judge cited Teixeira’s “fascination with guns,” disturbing online statements and admonitions by Teixeira’s military superiors about his handling of sensitive information before his arrest. Magistrate Judge David Hennessy said releasing 21-year-old Jack Teixeira would pose a risk that he would attempt to flee the country or obstruct justice. (AP) - A Massachusetts Air National Guard member charged with leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a federal magistrate judge ruled Friday. ![]()
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