AI Generated Image
CIA officer charged in gold bars case working toward a plea deal
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Former CIA officer David Rush, arrested in May after authorities found 303 gold bars worth $40 million at his home, is working to finalize a plea deal with federal prosecutors to resolve the case before indictment.
- Rush has been formally charged with one count of theft of public funds related to falsifying pay records, but the case has not yet been presented to a federal grand jury.
- Prosecutors and Rush’s attorney have requested a 21-day extension to prepare plea agreement paperwork, seeking to keep the case confidential and conserve judicial resources.
- The investigation has drawn attention to Rush’s connection with Steve Feinberg, the Defense Department’s No. 2 official, who has been interviewed by the FBI but is not under investigation or accused of wrongdoing.
- The CIA placed senior officials on leave following Rush’s arrest; he allegedly lied about his background for nearly 20 years and held a high-ranking position working on classified government programs.
