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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Farrell

Ex-CIA analyst accused of spying for South Korea escapes trial in stunning DOJ deal

Federal prosecutors have agreed to defer the prosecution of a former CIA analyst accused of operating as an undisclosed agent for South Korean intelligence, according to legal documents filed Tuesday.

Sue Mi Terry was charged in 2024 following allegations that she supplied nonpublic government data to South Korea, arranged meetings between foreign representatives and U.S. officials, and accepted high-end gifts while promoting foreign government positions during media appearances.

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