Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
Summary
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer who became a double agent, died at age 84 while serving a life sentence. Ames was convicted in 1994 for selling secrets to the Soviet Union, compromising numerous operations and leading to the deaths of at least 10 CIA sources. His actions were largely driven by financial needs, starting in 1985, and continued until his arrest in 1994.Key Facts
- Aldrich Ames was a CIA officer who sold secrets to the Soviet Union.
- He started giving information to the Soviets in 1985 for money.
- Ames was arrested in 1994 and admitted to his espionage activities.
- He received $2.5 million from the Soviets over nine years.
- His actions exposed over 30 agents, leading to the deaths of at least 10.
- Ames lived a luxurious lifestyle despite his relatively low CIA salary.
- Ames was serving a life sentence without parole when he died in Maryland at age 84.
- His second wife, Maria del Rosario Casas Dupuy, was also involved and served a reduced sentence after cooperating.
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