The move to strike a plea deal will take decisions over Asif William Rahman’s fate away from Trump appointees.

U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles set sentencing for May 15. Rahman faces up to 20 years in prison for the violations of the Espionage Act, though he probably will receive less as a ...

Asif W. Rahman, 34, admitted he leaked 17 classified documents last year. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.