Aaron Klein has reviewed Weinberger's memorandum. He stated on his radio show it is nowhere near as damaging as claimed by some. But yet the judge reneged on the plea agreement and sentenced Pollard to life imprisonment, a sentence disproportionally harsh in view of the facts that you outlined here.
So the question is this: Why has the Carter-appointed (black) judge who violated the plea bargain deal escaped criticism from most of the pro-Pollard people? Why is his name almost never mentioned, even now that he is long deceased? Obviously, there is something very strange going on with regard to this judge and his role in the case. Is someone being threatened, bribed or blackmailed to preserve the "good name" of this judge?
Nowadays, NOTHING surprises me.
I believe the Weinberger memorandum is still classified, though per the NIS none of the information it contains is still classified. I suspect that’s what Klein is referring to, other than a minute or so at sentencing, no one has viewedthe memorandum, including Pollard and his lawyers, up to this day. One day it will be declassified, and I suspect will answer a number of questions. I don’t think the judge is an issue, the memo provided a basis for his action. Eventually we’ll know what’s true and what’s not. His initial attorney is a much bigger issue, since he “forgot” to file an appeal. And, supervised the investigation of Pollard.