Produced by: FRONTLINE in collaboration with The Washington Post
Directed by: Tom Jennings and Annie Wong
Produced by: Tom Jennings, Annie Wong, Shane Harris, Samuel Oakford
Key Investigation Focus
Examination of how a young National Guardsman, Jack Teixeira, allegedly leaked classified documents on the Discord platform.
Analysis of the implications of the leak on national security.
Exploration of why Jack Teixeira was able to continue his activities without being stopped.
Discussion of the role of digital platforms like Discord in the spread of classified information.
Important Points
The program investigates the extent and impact of the national security secrets leaked.
FRONTLINE and The Washington Post utilized previously released images of classified documents to illustrate the story's context.
The collaboration highlights the challenges faced by U.S. intelligence in securing sensitive information.
Contributors and Partners
Partner: The Washington Post
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Technology
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Related Articles and Coverage
Jack Teixeira's Legal Proceedings:
Pleads guilty in the Discord leaks case (March 4, 2024).
Concerns raised about Teixeira potentially being a mass shooter.
U.S. Reaction to Leaks:
U.S. officials were reportedly 'furious' about leaks revealing Ukraine war concerns.
Challenges for Intelligence Agencies:
The FBI's difficulties in containing the spread of leaked documents.
Discord's environment as a platform for extremist ideologies.
Additional Information
Journalistic Standards: Ensures adherence to editorial standards and ethics.
Support and Funding: Provided by PBS viewers, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Abrams Foundation, Park Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund.
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