Aldrich Ames
CIA officer and espionage agent
Born
May 26th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a CIA officer from the late 1960s until the early 1990s. During tenure, engaged in espionage activities that provided sensitive information to the Soviet Union. Arrested in 1994 for espionage and subsequently convicted, Ames's actions compromised numerous American assets and led to significant international repercussions. Sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Compromised more CIA agents than any other individual
Provided information to the Soviet Union
Received a life sentence for espionage
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