Jack Teixeira, the father of the accused, remained silent after leaving the Boston federal courthouse where his son faced federal charges on Friday. The younger Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, was indicted on Thursday on six counts of deliberately retaining and transmitting national defense information. The indictment stems from Teixeira's April 13th arrest for allegedly sharing classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other sensitive national security matters within a Discord chat group.

This photo illustration, created on April 13, 2023, depicts suspect Jack Teixeira reflected in an image of the Pentagon in Washington, DC. (Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP)

FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the gravity of the alleged betrayal of trust, stating that those with security clearances are responsible for protecting classified information and national secrets. The indictment points to a significant breach of this trust, according to Wray. The FBI remains committed to holding accountable anyone who jeopardizes national security and the security of U.S. allies.

The leaked documents revealed classified assessments of the war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of various nations, and other crucial national security issues.

Teixeira's April arrest was based on accusations of disseminating classified military documents concerning the conflict in Ukraine and other vital national security matters through a Discord server. This significant security lapse exposed confidential evaluations of the war in Ukraine, as well as insights into the capabilities and geopolitical objectives of other countries, along with other sensitive national security information.

This courtroom sketch shows Jack Teixeira during a detention hearing in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Margaret Small via AP)

Last month, a judge ordered Teixeira to remain in custody pending trial, citing concerns about flight risk and potential obstruction of justice. Despite his family's support and his lawyers' arguments for release to his father, highlighting his lack of prior criminal record, the judge determined that continued detention was necessary. If convicted, Teixeira could face over a decade in prison and a substantial fine.