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| US scientist charged with spying | US scientist charged with spying |
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| An American scientist who worked for the US defence department and the space agency Nasa has been charged with attempted espionage, officials say. | An 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. | 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 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. | |
| Mr Nozette, who is expected to appear in court in Washington on Tuesday, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. | |
| "The conduct alleged in this complaint is serious and should serve as a warning to anyone who would consider compromising our nation's secrets for profit," said US Assistant Attorney-General David Kris. |