Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Information on Israeli Attack Plans
Asif Rahman admitted to leaking top-secret documents regarding Israel's military actions against Iran, facing up to 20 years in prison.
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Asif William Rahman, a former CIA analyst, pleaded guilty to leaking classified information concerning Israel's military plans against Iran, specifically documents related to heightened regional tensions. Arrested by the FBI in November, he accessed and transmitted top-secret documents to unauthorized individuals, prompting Israeli officials to delay a planned attack. Rahman, who held a top-secret security clearance since his 2016 employment with the CIA, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison during sentencing set for May 15.
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