Biden-Appointed U.S. Attorney Who Was Found Dead Led High-Profile Investigations Into CIA Leaks and Russian Fraud Cases
Jessica Aber, a Biden-appointed U.S. Attorney who was found dead in her Virginia home this past weekend, was known for spearheading high-profile investigations into CIA intelligence leaks, war crime allegations tied to individuals linked with Russia, and suspects involved in transferring sensitive U.S. technology to Moscow.
Jessica Aber, 43, was found unresponsive on Saturday morning.
The timing of Aber's death, just two months after resigning and amid her involvement in sensitive cases, has sparked discussion.
Aber secured a guilty plea from ex-CIA analyst Asif Rahman, who endangered American lives by leaking top-secret documents detailing Israel's planned strike on Iran. Aber rightly condemned Rahman's betrayal as a "violation of his oath, his responsibility, and the law," emphasizing the grave risks such leaks pose to U.S. foreign relations and intelligence operations.
DOJ wrote in the press release:
A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty today to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were not entitled to receive it, information which was publicly posted on a social media platform in October 2024.
According to court documents, Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was an employee of the CIA since 2016 and had a Top-Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
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“Asif Rahman is pleading guilty in federal court three months to the day that he disclosed top secret American documents in violation of his oath, his responsibility, and the law,” said U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber for the Eastern District of Virginia. “This District, in partnership with federal law enforcement and the intelligence community, exemplified dedication, skill, and speed to bring him to justice expeditiously. Mr. Rahman’s actions placed lives at risk, undermined U.S. foreign relations, and compromised our ability to collect vital intelligence in the future."
