Ex-CIA Officer Faces Plea Hearing After Discovery of M in Gold Bars

Ex-CIA Officer Faces Plea Hearing After Discovery of $40M in Gold Bars

Ex-CIA officer to face plea hearing after 303 gold bars valued at $40 million found at his home. Court date set for Tuesday.

Editorial Desk

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — A federal court has scheduled a plea agreement hearing for an ex-CIA officer who was discovered with 303 gold bars worth $40 million at his residence, according to official records.

The individual, identified as Rush, was placed on administrative leave prior to his arrest and later terminated from the agency. The hearing is set to take place on Tuesday afternoon before U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff in Alexandria, Virginia.

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A potential plea deal could spare the government from a protracted trial that might expose internal errors within the CIA and limit the release of sensitive operational details. Rush has not yet entered a plea and remains in custody since his arrest. His legal representative has not provided any statements as of Monday. Both the prosecution and defense had previously requested more time to negotiate a settlement.

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