>>2366960 (PB)
The charges related to the classified materials have a maximum sentence of 10 years (each). The child porn charges have a maximum sentence of 20 years. Since he only collected the porn and isn't charged with creating it, he might survive.
He is NOT charged with treason.
It appears that Q is telling us that Shulte is either the source of the Vault 7 material or is the designated fall guy / sacrificial goat.