Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
Summary
The Justice Department is negotiating a plea deal with David Rush, a former CIA official found with over $40 million in gold bars at his home. He faces charges including stealing government money through false timesheets and possibly other fraud-related offenses.Key Facts
- David Rush, a former CIA official, was found with 303 gold bars worth more than $40 million at his Virginia home.
- The FBI also found $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches during the search.
- Rush is charged with stealing government money by falsely claiming about 744 hours of military leave after leaving the Navy in 2015.
- Prosecutors and Rush’s lawyer are working on a plea deal to avoid a full indictment and trial.
- The case involves classified information, which could complicate a public trial.
- Rush allegedly asked the government for large amounts of foreign currency and gold bars for expenses, but his employer does not know how this money was used.
- A judge ordered Rush to stay in custody because he is seen as a high flight risk.
- The exact charges Rush might plead to have not been made public yet.
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