If the sentence is 7 years, how much actual 'inside' time will he do?
As mentioned previously, I was wondering if he may be onto a good thing here with regards recompense for his story, book deal, TV appearances etc.
I personally would hope he doesn't gain from this.
As to the content of his messages, I feel it's more the intent of what he was doing. I expect he wouldn't have drawn the line about the data he was offering i.e. I will tell you that there is a facility at these co-ordinates which houses this equipment but I will not tell you that the PM will be landing at X on Saturday at 14:20L in a Y and then be transported from X to Z on a muddy fox tandem bicycle (due to defence cuts)..... etc.
I too have been pithed off with my lot and not had promotion etc, but I would never consider treason..... well, I may just wait to see how matey boy goes on with his sentence before I committ to that
(only joking Omega Men)