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Sep 11, 2026

Former CIA officer David Rush reaches tentative plea deal in $40 million gold bars theft case

David Rush, a former CIA officer accused of creating a fake classified program to steal $40 million in gold bars, has reached a tentative plea agreement with federal prosecutors. The FBI discovered 303 gold bars in his Virginia home, leading to his arrest and termination from the CIA.

Sep 11, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪A joint court filing in the David Rush case stated that a pre-indictment resolution would conserve judicial resources and avoid significant litigation over classified materials.
  • ▪Federal prosecutors alleged that David Rush lied to the CIA about his background for nearly two decades, including falsely claiming to be a doctor and a pilot.
  • ▪Lawyers for the government and David Rush filed a joint motion on September 11, 2026, requesting a 21-day extension until October 8, 2026, to finalize the plea agreement.

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