A legal representative for a high-profile figure accused in a major espionage case has argued that their client was found with classified materials but maintains they never purchased or shared them with foreign entities. The defense claims possession alone does not equate to wrongdoing, raising questions about the legal threshold for handling sensitive documents. Authorities continue to investigate whether the individual’s access to the materials violated security protocols. The case has drawn scrutiny over the handling of confidential information and potential implications for national security.
August Hanning’s lawyer says his client was ‘in possession’ of confidential documents but never paid for them or passed them on to foreign powers
