Justice Dept. argues accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira should remain detained before trial due to potential access to more classified files.

The Justice Department argued that Jack Teixeira, the accused Pentagon leaker, should remain in detention before his trial due to the potential maximum sentence of 25 years and his access to classified information that could be of value to hostile nations. The prosecutors presented evidence that Teixeira attempted to thwart the investigation into his alleged leaks and had posted violent rhetoric online. The Air Force has temporarily suspended two leaders of the unit where Teixeira worked.