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Top US Scientist Busted for Spying

Space researcher accused of trying to sell secrets to Israel

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2009 5:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – A leading American space scientist has been charged with attempted espionage after being busted in an FBI sting operation. Stewart Nozette, who worked on classified aerospace projects for agencies including NASA and the Department of Defense, was arrested when he attempted to pass secrets to...   Read full story »

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