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Aldrich Ames, a notorious CIA spy responsible for betraying numerous US sources to the Soviet Union and Russia, has died in federal prison at age 84, highlighting one of the most damaging espionage cases in US history and leading to reforms in intelligence security protocols.
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer who spied for Russia and compromised numerous intelligence operations, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence. His espionage activities led to the death or imprisonment of many agents, and he was motivated by financial gain. Despite red flags, his betrayal went unnoticed for years until his arrest in 1994.