This is not front page story in the New York Times

It was relegated to page A 17 or A 18.  Can you imagine if he was spying for Iran or Syria or Egypt?  "former NASA scientist accused of trying to sell classified information to Israel about American military satellites pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony count of attempted espionage.  Stewart David Nozette, an MIT-trained scientist, admitted guilt in exchange for a proposed sentence of 13 years. He faced from 30-years to life had he been convicted at trial on a four-count indictment.  "I think it's a fair sentence," his lawyer, John Kiyonaga, told CNN after a plea agreement hearing at U.S. District Court." (thanks John)