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Russian spy working in British embassy jailed for over 13 years
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February 17, 2023
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1:42Now PlayingDavid Ballantyne Smith, from Paisley, Scotland, claimed he was depressed, lonely and drinking up to seven pints a day when he started leaking embassy secrets.
He pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1920 but claimed he did not intentionally cause any harm.
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