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> He has a very young family at home that is now going to be totally broken.

Well maybe he shouldn't have spied for Saudi Arabia? I hope he enjoys federal prison.

First, he hasn't been convicted yet. Second, most civilians who do this kind of thing are coerced into it. "Do this thing for me or I'll kill your family. If you talk to the FBI, I'll kill your family."

If he doesn't get sent to prison, people who don't know the story and condemn him because of a headline will.

Yes. That's is the whole point I am making. He knew it was wrong, and a lot of people suffer, including his innocent children. Not sure if you think I am defending what he is reported to have done, but I am not at all intending to do so.

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