US officials have revealed the identity of a suspect believed to be responsible for the leak of classified US defense and intelligence documents, according to CBS News. The suspect, Jack Teixeira, was initially reported by The New York Times as being the leader of an online gaming chat group where the files were leaked in recent months.
The New York Times delved deeper into the situation and found that the 21-year-old Jack Teixeira is a member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Although the report did not explicitly identify Teixeira as the alleged leaker, it did establish a connection between him and the online group involved in the leak.
The publication’s investigation also included interviews with other members of the online gaming chat group. One of these members claimed to have known the individual responsible for the leak for at least three years. This information further implicates Teixeira in the case, though it is worth noting that no formal charges have been filed at this time.
The FBI, which is investigating the leak of the sensitive documents, has not yet officially identified a suspect. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether additional evidence will emerge that confirms or refutes Teixeira’s involvement in the leak.
