Latest "classified information" stories

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, right, appears in U.S. District Court in Boston, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, due back in court

A judge will decide if a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking classified military documents will remain behind bars awaiting trial.

3 days ago

Prosecutors: guardsman in leak case wanted to kill a ‘ton of people’

Prosecutors said 21-year-old Jack Teixeira kept an arsenal of weapons and said on social media that he would like to kill a "ton of people."

By Tara Copp, AP

4 weeks ago

Releasing leak suspect a national security risk, feds say

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to keep the accused leaker behind bars, arguing he may still have access to secret documents that he could expose.

4 weeks ago

Former Army reservist spied for Chinese government

The soldier enlisted in 2016 through a program to recruit foreigners.

4 months ago

Former Air Force contractor sentenced for taking classified information

Izaak Vincent Kemp awoke on May 25, 2019, to find at least 10 agents in tactical gear in his house, with an armored vehicle outside and drones flying overhead.

20 months ago

In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security

"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago