The father is the highest-ranking CIA officer ever sentenced for espionage . In a statement released by his lawyer, David Coombs, Manning said he was "profoundly disappointed in today's verdict. " The son cooperated with prosecutors . At that point , FBI Special Agent John Cooney testified , Nicholson became more `` forthcoming '' about his meetings with Russians . He was sentenced to five years on probation and 100 hours of community service .
The father is the highest-ranking CIA officer ever sentenced for espionage . In a statement released by his lawyer, David Coombs, Manning said he was "profoundly disappointed in today's verdict." The son cooperated with prosecutors . He was sentenced to five years on probation and 100 hours of community service .