The couple trying to sell America’s nuclear secrets

  • Tara McKelvey
  • BBC News, Washington

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Diana and Jonathan Toebbe

The wife of a US Navy engineer has pleaded guilty to trying to help her husband sell nuclear submarine secrets to a foreign country.

Diana Toebbe, 46, served as her husband’s lookout while he dropped off inside information at a drop-off point.

It was even reported that on one occasion, the man had hidden a memory card with information inside a peanut butter sandwich.

Toebbe, a former teacher, might spend up to three years in jail under a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

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