Contractor allegedly gave information to 27-year - old woman he met at a conference . After becoming suspicious of his activities , federal agents conducted wiretaps , physical and electronic surveillance , and searches of Bishop 's home . Has been charged with passing military secrets relating to nuclear weapons . Bishop 's lawyer says the charges are devastating . says he would n't harm the United States . Authorities are not calling the Bishop a spy , but may have been targeting secret information .
Contractor allegedly gave information to 27-year - old woman he met at a conference . Has been charged with passing military secrets relating to nuclear weapons . Bishop 's lawyer says the charges are devastating . says he would n't harm the United States . Authorities are not calling the Bishop a spy , but may have been targeting secret information .