Bryan Underwood had lost thousands in the stock market , prosecutors say . He wrote a letter offering ` ` money and skills '' to a Chinese ministry . ` ` I hope your office can help me in my financial problems , '' said the letter . Underwood pleads guilty to conspiracy to obtain national defense information .
Bryan Underwood had lost thousands in the stock market , prosecutors say . He wrote a letter offering `` information and skills '' to a Chinese ministry . `` I know your office can assist me in my financial endeavors , '' said the letter . Underwood pleads guilty to attempting to communicate national defense information .