"I wanted to say I'm sorry for all the harm that I brought and caused," Texeira said before the judge. "I understand all the responsibility and consequences fall upon my shoulders alone and accept whatever that will bring."
The 2023 leak was the most damaging breach in more than a decade, with some of the documents relating to provision of equipment to Ukraine. The security breach raised concerns over Washington's ability to protect its mostly closely guarded secrets and forced the Biden administration to scramble in a bid to contain the diplomatic and military fallout.
Acting US Attorney Joshua Levy stated that Teixeira 'has paid a very heavy price for the laws he broke and the damage he caused.' He emphasized that anyone who willfully threatens national security by illegally disseminating classified information will face serious repercussions.
Teixeira first typed out classified documents he accessed, and then began sharing photos of files marked as 'Secret' and 'Top Secret,' before attempting to conceal his actions by disposing of his electronic devices.
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