Crime & Law

Aldrich Ames and Wife Charged with Espionage

Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer, and his wife, Rosario, were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with espionage for allegedly spying for the Soviet Union. The charges stemmed from their activities during the late 1980s and early 1990s when Ames was accused of providing sensitive information about U.S. intelligence operations to Soviet officials in exchange for money. The case gained significant media attention due to the severity of the allegations and the implications for U.S. national security.

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