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Ames' Betrayal: CIA's Darkest Chapter
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Aldrich Ames, the former CIA counterintelligence officer who spied for the Soviets, died in prison at 84. He exposed American agents, leading to arrests, executions, and the collapse of operations. Ames, who worked at the CIA for 31 years, was caught due to his lavish spending. His case reshaped CIA safeguards, but the damage to trust remains.
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