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| Army interpreter Daniel James, who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan, has been found guilty of spying for Iran. | Army interpreter Daniel James, who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan, has been found guilty of spying for Iran. |
| The Iranian-born corporal translated for the head of multi-national forces, General David Richards. | The Iranian-born corporal translated for the head of multi-national forces, General David Richards. |
| The court heard he sent coded messages to an Iranian military attache in Kabul telling him "I am at your service". | The court heard he sent coded messages to an Iranian military attache in Kabul telling him "I am at your service". |
| James, 45, was described in court as a flamboyant fantasist who had once invited his boss to salsa dance. | |
| He was found guilty of communicating information to an enemy, the most serious of three charges he faced. | |
| Jurors are still deliberating charges of collecting documents useful to an enemy and wilful misconduct in public office. | |
| His treachery could have cost the lives of British soldiers, the court heard. | |
| Prosecutor Mark Dennis QC said it was "the height of betrayal". | |
| James believed he had been passed over for promotion because of jealousy and racism. | |
| The court heard he told a colleague: "They will have their comeuppance." | |
| He was also £25,000 in debt and had four mortgages on flats in Brighton. | |
| James said he remained a loyal British soldier and that those who accused him of being a spy were "mad". |