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A federal judge has dismissed a plea bargain against a Maryland couple accused of trying to sell US submarine secrets to foreign countries.
11} Jonathan and Diana Tove were arrested in October 2021 after a year-long FBI investigation and charged with one count of "conspiracy to communicate restricted data" and "restricted communications."Former FBI Agent: When I say "I defend the FBI," I mean "to abuse your child."
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In February, the couple pleaded guilty. Jonathan, a former naval engineer, faced up to his 17-and-a-half years in prison, and Diana, a teacher, faced up to three years in prison.
The couple dropped 's guilty pleas on Tuesday following the judgment of U.S. District Judge Gina Groh.
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Prosecution moving forward, Our team will be ready for trial in January. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia William Ihlenfeld said:
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