US Scientist Charged With Spying -- BBCAn American scientist who worked for the US defence department and the space agency Nasa has been charged with attempted espionage, officials say.
Stewart David Nozette tried to give classified information to a person who he believed was an Israeli intelligence officer, the justice department said.
The 52-year-old, who once had top security clearance, was arrested on Monday by FBI agents, it added.
The complaint does not allege Israel or anyone acting for it violated US law.
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My Comment: The BBC article does not say why the FBI was lead to believe that Stewart Nozette had gone rogue, but it tells me that they must have received other intelligence that pointed fingers at him.
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