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flag Robert Hanssen, a former CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, died in prison at 84.

flag Robert Hanssen, a former CIA officer convicted of spying for the Soviet Union and Russia for nearly two decades, has died in federal prison at age 84. flag Arrested in 2001 after a lengthy FBI investigation, he pleaded guilty to espionage and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. flag His betrayal compromised numerous U.S. intelligence operations, leading to the deaths of at least a dozen American agents and the exposure of critical sources. flag Hanssen, who worked in counterintelligence—a role meant to detect spies—was one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history. flag His death was confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons on January 7, 2026, though the cause and exact time remain undisclosed.

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