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A convenient spy : Wen Ho Lee and the politics of nuclear espionage
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A convenient spy : Wen Ho Lee and the politics of nuclear espionage

by Dan Stober, Ian Hoffman

This account examines the espionage case of scientist Wen Ho Lee, who was accused of stealing nuclear secrets from Los Alamos. It details the flawed investigation and legal proceedings that resulted in the collapse of most charges and a judicial apology.

Accession 19981 ISBN 0743223780 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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