Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act

NORFOLK, Virginia -- A Chinese student pled guilty to espionage misdemeanors at a federal courthouse here on Monday for taking photographs of U.S. military infrastructure using a drone.

Shi Fengyun, a 26-year-old graduate student from the University of Minnesota, walked into the courtroom in a light green and gray jacket and sports pants. He appeared nervous, taking several deep breaths while shaking his legs before he entered his plea.