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CIA Official Faked Classified Programs To Fund His Luxury Lifestyle With Taxpayer Millions

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the federal government of nearly $194 million, admitting that he invented government authorities and classified programs to fund purchases of gold bars, luxury properties, wa

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CIA Official Faked Classified Programs To Fund His Luxury Lifestyle With Taxpayer Millions
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A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the federal government of nearly $194 million, admitting that he invented government authorities and classified programs to fund purchases of gold bars, luxury properties, watches, and vehicles. David J.

Rush, 49, of Ashburn, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to one count of ...

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