I was not taken in, I literally stated sensitive info, I know the difference.
You may not understand how this works.
1. First you find someone willing to take the bribe / give basic info
2. Next you gather that info, create a dossier to further entrap the informant forcing him to have to much at stake to back out
3. Use the informant to further collect the actual intelligence of use as he risk’s being exposed now, it moves from bribery to blackmail.
The person in question demonstrated this intent and willingness to betray his oath, as such he deserves 30 years to life and forfeiture of all assets. He committed treason, it does not matter that the actual information may have been of little use, it mattered that his intent was clear and posed a real threat as it could have progressed to far worse.
Yes, your 1, 2 and 3.
Oaths of office/country are serious and binding. Think of the willful act of breaking your oath as similar to there’s no such thing as being a little bit pregnant.
Seems Mr. Owen is the one who’s been take in.