Sewart David Nozette , 52 , appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday . The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John P. O’Toole of the Eastern District of Virginia. Charges carry a possible life sentence , prosecutor said . Defense attorney John Kiyonaga did not immediately oppose the government 's request to hold his client without bond , and said his client agreed to waive a deadline for a formal detention hearing . Nozetta showed `` willingness to work for Israeli intelligence , '' complaint states .
Sewart David Nozette , 52 , appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday . The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John P. O’Toole of the Eastern District of Virginia. Charges carry a possible life sentence , prosecutor said . Nozetta showed `` willingness to work for Israeli intelligence , '' complaint states .