White House scientist pleads to attempted spying

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A noted scientist who once worked for the White House National Space Council pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted espionage for providing classified information to a person he believed to be an Israeli intelligence officer.

Stewart David Nozette, 54, of Chevy Chase, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted espionage. The plea agreement, which is subject to the judge’s approval, calls for an agreed-upon prison term of 13 years.

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