Ashley J Tellis, a prominent US scholar of Indian origin, who was arrested over allegations of retaining classified government documents and meeting with Chinese officials, has denied all the charges, with his lawyers asserting that they will contest the case vigorously.

Tellis, who previously held senior positions under former US President George W Bush and later served as an unpaid adviser to the State Department, was arrested on Saturday (October 11) and formally charged on Monday (October 13).

The Indian-born, naturalised American could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Tellis denies charges

“Ashley J Tellis is a highly respected scholar and senior policy adviser. We will be vigorously

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