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Court Case Result - Criminal Sentence

Country: England & Wales
Hearing Date: 17 February 2023
Court Location: Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
Judge: Mr Justice Wall
Case Number: T20220290
Name: David Smith
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Co-Defendant/s: No
Bail Position: In Custody

Offence/s

Offence: Spying/espionage - purposes prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State [8 counts]
Sentence: Custodial immediate

Sentencing Details

Total Sentence: 13 Years 2 Months
Parole Eligibility Date (PED): 17/6/2029
Sentenced Upon: Guilty Plea
Distinguishing Features / Details: He pleaded guilty to committing an act prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State, contrary to s1(1)(c) Official Secrets Act 1911, while working as a security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany, between 2018 and 2021.

Sentencing Remarks. This sentencing hearing was recorded and broadcast. Reporting Restriction made under Section 4(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
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Legal Teams & Authorities

Authority: CPS London
Police Area: Metropolitan Police Service / MI5

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