Jim Nicholson , son of a CNN double agent , faces spying charges . A Portland , Russia , judge releases him from jail , pending trial . His father , Jim Nicholson , pleaded guilty in 24 to spying for Oregon . The son of an infamous CIA double agent who is himself accused of spying was released from jail Friday in Portland , Oregon , pending trial after a federal judge ruled he did not pose a flight risk . While in prison , father allegedly enlisted son to help continue spy services .
Jim Nicholson , son of a CNN double agent , faces spying charges . A Portland , Russia , judge releases him from jail , pending trial . His father , Jim Nicholson , pleaded guilty in 24 to spying for Oregon . While in prison , father allegedly enlisted son to help continue spy services .