Pentagon Leak Suspect , Allegedly Accessed , Hundreds of Classified Documents.<br />ABC reports that federal prosecutors say Massachusetts <br />Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira accessed hundreds <br />of classified documents prior to allegedly leaking them.<br />According to court filings, Teixeira "began to access <br />hundreds of classified documents containing national<br />defense information that had no bearing on his role.".<br />ABC reports that legal filings <br />show Teixeira was serving <br />as an IT specialist in his unit.<br />The filing details why prosecutors <br />believe the 21-year-old poses a threat <br />to the public if released from detention.<br />Prosecutors claim Teixeira is in possession of <br />a "virtual arsenal of weapons" that include <br />"rifles, AR- and AK-style weapons and a bazooka.".<br />Prosecutors claim Teixeira is in possession of <br />a "virtual arsenal of weapons" that include <br />"rifles, AR- and AK-style weapons and a bazooka.".<br />According to the filings, Teixeira used his government computer to search for classified information on "Ruby Ridge," "Las Vegas shooting" and other mass shootings.<br />According to the filings, Teixeira used his government computer to search for classified information on "Ruby Ridge," "Las Vegas shooting" and other mass shootings.<br />Prosecutors claim "the combination of these search terms, <br />the Defendant's violent statements on social media, <br />and the Defendant's arsenal of weapons is troubling.".<br />Teixeira is scheduled to appear in federal court <br />for a detention hearing on April 27. .<br />ABC reports that he is charged with unauthorized <br />retention and transmission of national defense <br />information and classified documents.<br />Prosecutors say that Teixeira poses an <br />"unacceptable risk" and could "further disseminate <br />classified information" if released.
