WASHINGTON: A US Navy officer will stand trial on espionage charges for allegedly handing military secrets to Taiwan and China, an official said Friday.

Prosecutors say Lieutenant Commander Edward Lin committed a string of offenses including espionage, mishandling classified information and failing to follow lawful orders. He was also accused of adultery and using a prostitute.

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