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Espionage

Need For Cyber Protection Generates New Jobs In Md.

Plundering secrets for profits and hard targets. Experts say going from cyber espionage to cyber war is only a few clicks away. That risk is also generating opportunities in Maryland.

2013/02/20

Wife Calls For Release Of Md. Man Imprisoned In Cuba For Nearly 3 Years

Days away from the three-year anniversary of the arrest of a Maryland man accused of spying in Cuba, his wife and attorney called again for his release.

2012/11/30

Cuba Says It May Release Alan Gross For 5 Cuban Spies Held By The U.S.

It appears Cuba may be proposing a prisoner swap that involves Maryland native Alan Gross. He’s been held for two and a half years with all attempts to free him by the U.S. State Department rejected. But that may be changing.

2012/05/11

Cuba Proposes U.S. Release Cuban 5 In Exchange For Alan Gross

The world’s most influential leaders appeal to the Cuban government to release Alan Gross, and there are new developments from Havana. Gross could be allowed to come home to his family in Maryland and see his dying mother. But there’s a catch.

2012/05/10

Montgomery Co. Man Imprisoned In Cuba Says Charges Against Him Are ‘Laughable’

Imprisoned in Cuba. A Maryland man has been in police custody for two and a half years for a crime he says he didn’t commit. With no end in sight, Alan Gross opens up about the accusations against him.

2012/05/04

Ex-Government Scientist Gets 13 Years In Espionage Case

A former government space scientist was sentenced Wednesday to 13 years in prison for admitting that he tried to sell space and defense secrets to Israel in what turned out to be an FBI sting operation.

2012/03/21

Alan Gross’ Family Appeals To The Pope For Help In Securing His Release

The family of a Maryland man jailed in Cuba for spying is appealing to the pope for help.

2012/03/16

Alan Gross’ Family Pleads With Cuban Government For His Release

Jailed in Cuba. The campaign to get a Maryland man set free moves in a new direction.

2011/12/01

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Scientist Pleads Guilty To Attempted Espionage

A former government space scientist pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of attempted espionage for trying to sell classified information to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Israeli spy.

2011/09/07

Bill Richardson Seeks Release Of Md. Man Imprisoned In Cuba

The State Department says the former New Mexico governor is traveling as a private citizen. But the department says it supports his efforts to obtain Alan Gross’ freedom.

2011/09/07

Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, is the U.S. government's largest defense contractor. In 2010, it grossed $45,189.0 million in revenue and ranked 44 on the Fortune 500 ranks, according to CNNMoney.com.

Lockheed Attack Highlights Rise In Cyber Espionage

This cyber attack didn’t go after people playing war games on their PlayStations. It targeted a company that helps the U.S. military do the real thing.

2011/05/29

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