Pollard was mistakenly blamed for the crimes of Aldrich Ames, as well as his own crimes. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/43999 For what he actually did, Pollard should have been sentenced to 10 years or less.
No, what he did should have led to his summary execution. And I have never seen anyone ever suggest his was a patsy or fall guy for Ames or anyone. Pollard was a eff’n traitor and should have been executed. The US should track him down even now and execute him.
“Pollard was mistakenly blamed for the crimes of Aldrich Ames, as well as his own crimes.”
https://www.wrmea.org/2015-september/two-views-the-release-of-spy-for-israel-jonathan-pollard.html