Jack Teixeira, 21, was brought before a federal court in Boston on Friday, where he appeared wearing a beige prison suit. The Air National Guard recruit was charged with "unauthorized retention and transmission of information relating to national defense" Justice Minister Merrick Garland has promised to seek "very heavy sentences" The case raises questions about possible security breaches and the possibility for a young recruit to have access to such documents. The confidential documents, some of which were later circulated on Twitter and Telegram, reveal in particular the concerns of the US intelligence services about the viability of a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
By Jon Hemmerdinger2021-02-02T19:42:00+00:00
A new aerospace company led by former Boeing head Dennis Muilenburg has assembled an experienced management team and aims to advance technologies such as alternative propulsion, automation and manufacturing.
That is according to documents recently disclosed by Muilenburg’s new venture – a “blank-check” investment company called New Vista Acquisition.
Blank-check companies are publicly traded firms established for the sole purpose of raising money to acquire and bring public other companies.
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Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg
When formed, blank-check companies do not disclose acquisition targets; they raise money based on the experience of their management teams.