Steve Karns of Dallas said he spoke with Spc. William Colton Millay of Owensboro, Ky., by phone and that his 22-year-old client came across as a simple country boy who "seems like a really good kid."
"He doesn't sound like he has a malicious bone in his body or malevolent intent," Karns said.
He declined to discuss the case against Millay, a military police officer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Millay was arrested Oct. 28 in an investigation conducted by the U.S. Army and the FBI.
No information was ever transmitted by Millay, and he was being observed before any damage could have occurred, according to Army officials.
The Army doesn't expect to file charges until early next week, Lt. Col. William Coppernoll said Friday afternoon. The Army initially said charges would be filed by Friday.
Karns said it sounds like the allegations are attempted espionage. Charges are expected to be filed through the military justice system.
The Army has released few details about the case, even to Karns, according to the attorney.
"They're still holding their cards pretty close to the chest," he said.
Millay's father, Byron Kevin Millay, has said he was not at liberty to discuss the case. He referred questions to Karns, who has defended military members in criminal prosecutions and other matters. Karns said William Millay's parents retained him Thursday.
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