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Former CIA officer pleads guilty in gold bars case, admits to defrauding government of nearly $200M

Newseze Wire·Wed, Oct 7, 11:22 AMWire: ABC 7 Los Angeles
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Former CIA officer pleads guilty in gold bars case, admits to defrauding government of nearly $200M

The nearly $200 million in payments to Rush dwarfs previous amounts disclosed as part of his case.

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The nearly $200 million in payments to Rush dwarfs previous amounts disclosed as part of his case. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: ABC 7 Los Angeles.

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Former CIA Official Admits $194 Million Fraud Through Government Position Abuse
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