An Iranian-born Army interpreter is today due to appear in court ahead of his trial on spying charges.
Daniel James denies allegations under the Official Secrets Act that he collected and communicated information useful to an enemy.
The 45-year-old, of Cliff Road, Brighton, also denies a charge of misconduct in public office.
James, a Territorial Army soldier, worked as a translator for General David Richards, British commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan.
He is accused of divulging secrets to Iran and is set to be tried by an Old Bailey jury.
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