[Vision2020] Why is this not treason?

[Art Deco]

Why are not the acts described below treason?  Why have not the responsible parties been tried for treason?  Instead the company has been reward with a new contract with $50 of the $100 million applied in payment of that contract.

Perhaps all you V 2020 clear-headed Bush Administration Apologist can explain?

W.

Defense contractor admits sending classified materials overseas, will pay $100 million penalty
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The leading manufacturer of night vision gear for the Defense Department has admitted sending classified materials overseas and will pay a $100 million penalty, according to federal prosecutors, who say the actions of ITT Corp. have jeopardized the security of U.S. soldiers.

ITT, based in Roanoke, Va., exported classified or sensitive technical data to China, Singapore and Britain without having obtained authorization from the United States, prosecutors said.

The conviction is the first involving a major defense contractor violating the Arms Export Control Act, prosecutors said.

Saying that American soldiers are "the principal victims of ITT's crimes," U.S. Attorney John Brownlee said he has structured the $100 million penalty so that half of the money is spent by ITT to develop a next-generation night vision system and "ensure that our soldiers have the best night vision equipment in the world." --From CNN Producer Mike M. Ahlers (Posted 12:36 p.m.)
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