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American Scandal
FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Caught in the Act | 4
Apr 23, 2024
Former FBI agent turned Russian spy, Robert Hanssen, is caught in the act during a handoff to the Russians. FBI director Louis Freeh has to explain how Hanssen went undetected for so long. Hanssen cooperates with authorities to reveal his spying career. Podcast explores the fallout of his arrest, the interrogation, and negotiations for a plea bargain.
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- The success of catching FBI Agent turned Russian Spy Robert Hanssen red-handed in a handoff to Russians was a significant win for the FBI, leading to his arrest and cooperation to reveal his spying career details.
- Hanssen's need for validation and insecurities as motives for espionage, revealed through meetings with a psychiatrist, shed light on the psychological aspects behind his actions.
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Robert Hansen Under Surveillance
In December 2000, FBI agents surveil Robert Hansen, a suspect in espionage case. A treasure trove of evidence is found, linking Hansen to selling top-secret information to Russia. FBI intensifies surveillance to catch him in the act of spying. Eventually, Hansen exhibits suspicious behavior, reinforcing FBI's case against him.
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