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British soldier denies spy charge | British soldier denies spy charge |
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An army interpreter accused of spying has pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Official Secrets Act. | An army interpreter accused of spying has pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Official Secrets Act. |
Daniel James, 44, worked in Afghanistan for General David Richards, the former British commander of Nato forces. | Daniel James, 44, worked in Afghanistan for General David Richards, the former British commander of Nato forces. |
The charges allege the Territorial Army soldier passed on information useful to an "enemy" - thought to be Iran. | The charges allege the Territorial Army soldier passed on information useful to an "enemy" - thought to be Iran. |
Mr James, of Cliff Road, Brighton, who also pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office, will go on trial at the Old Bailey on 5 February next year. | |
Appearing via video link at the Old Bailey from Woodhill prison where he is on remand, he said he should be tried in a military court and not a criminal one. | Appearing via video link at the Old Bailey from Woodhill prison where he is on remand, he said he should be tried in a military court and not a criminal one. |
"I am a serving soldier. I wish to be court martialled by the Army," he said. | "I am a serving soldier. I wish to be court martialled by the Army," he said. |
"I do not recognise this court. I am an innocent man." | "I do not recognise this court. I am an innocent man." |
Iran-born Mr James, who became a British citizen in 1986, speaks Farsi and Dari. | Iran-born Mr James, who became a British citizen in 1986, speaks Farsi and Dari. |
The Official Secret Act charges accuse him of communicating information and collecting information on a USB computer device in November 2006.. | The Official Secret Act charges accuse him of communicating information and collecting information on a USB computer device in November 2006.. |
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