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2024
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Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty earlier this year to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defence information under the Espionage Act following his arrest in the most consequential national security case in years. Brought into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, he showed no visible reaction as he was sentenced by US District Judge Indira Talwani. Before being sentenced, he apologised for his actions. "I wanted to say I’m sorry for all the harm that I brought and caused," Teixeira said, referencing the "maelstrom" he caused. "I understand all the responsibility and consequences fall upon my shoulders alone and accept whatever that will bring," he said, standing as he addressed the judge. Afterward, Teixeira hugged one of his attorneys, looked towards his family, and smiled before being led out of court.Show more