WASHINGTON (AP) — Convicted American spy Jonathan Pollard could be released from federal prison within months.
Pollard becomes eligible for parole in November, on the 30th anniversary of his arrest on charges of selling classified information to Israel.
U.S. officials say they’re unlikely to oppose his parole.
His attorney, Eliot Lauer, told The Associated Press on Friday that he hoped his client would be released, but said he had received no commitment from the Obama administration.
Supporters of Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, argue that he was punished excessively and note that he spied for an ally.
The U.S. has previously dangled his release, including during Israel-Palestinian talks last year. His release now could be seen as a concession to Israel, which strongly opposed the just-concluded U.S. nuclear deal with Iran.
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Is there any indignity the Zionist’s who control America will not subject us to on behalf of Israel?
I’m no big fan of the Iran deal, but in what world should we be making concessions for making a deal to a country that is actively trying to sabotage it.
Americans should not expect gratitude or reciprocity from “our strong ally and partner for peace”.
One can hope that Jonathan Pollard is found dead in his cell when they go to release him. A lot of that going on these days. If it can happen to someone jailed for not signalling a lane change, it can happen to someone jailed for treason.
Wrong tribe and federal prison.