FBI agent admits he lied about affair with suspected spy

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AP , LOS ANGELES
Friday, May 14, 2004,Page 7

A former FBI agent charged with allowing classified documents to fall into the hands of his lover -- a woman suspected of being a Chinese double agent -- pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying about their affair.

James Smith, 60, also agreed to cooperate with the government in its investigation.

US District Judge Florence Marie Cooper said Smith faces up to five years in prison at sentencing next January. But outside court, defense attorney Brian Sun said the sentencing guidelines indicate his client would serve no more than six months and perhaps no time.

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