The former Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of stealing and disseminating classified Pentagon records online is asking a federal judge to set him free and reverse a previous ruling that he remain in pretrial detention. The filing draws a direct comparison to former President Donald Trump, who remains free pending trial for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Attorneys for Jack Teixeira on Monday appealed the May detention order imposed by Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy, asking the Massachusetts Federal District Court judge to reconsider Teixeira's release, arguing the defendant is not a flight risk, poses no risk of obstruction of justice and can be released under certain conditions.

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[–] 19 points 3 years ago (1 child)

So better put Trump behind bars in order not to set bad precedents.

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago (8 children)

    Two wrongs don’t make a right.

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  • [–] 49 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    Yes, but equal crimes deserve equal treatment. If it's not ok for Teixeira to be released, then Trump, under indictment for similar crimes, should face the same pretrial detention.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    is this the World of Tanks guy or someone else?

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    Bold move Cotton, let’s see how it works out for him.

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  • [+] -15 points 3 years ago

    I hate traitors

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