Aldrich Ames, Notorious CIA Spy and Traitor, Dies at 84
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Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer who spied for Russia and compromised numerous intelligence operations, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence. His espionage activities led to the death or imprisonment of many agents, and he was motivated by financial gain. Despite red flags, his betrayal went unnoticed for years until his arrest in 1994.
- Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84 CBS News
- Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84 The New York Times
- Notorious CIA spy whose treachery caused the deaths of countless sources has died in federal prison CNN
- Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who spied for Soviet Union and Russia, dies aged 84 The Guardian
- Aldrich Ames, most damaging CIA traitor in agency history, dies at 84 The Washington Post
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