David Rush, a former CIA official, was arrested by the FBI in May with a staggering arsenal of material assets. Authorities found 303 gold bars, two million dollars in cash, and 35 luxury watches at his residence. The investigation lasted several months before the arrest.
Surprisingly, the formal charges against the former CIA agent do not relate to the assets found, but rather to fraud in time sheet records. This accusation, much more common and mundane, is the element that could lead to Rush's conviction, rather than the impressive wealth he accumulated.
In June, a judge assessed the facts and determined there was a serious flight risk on the part of the former CIA agent. Given this assessment, David Rush was ordered to remain in custody, prevented from awaiting trial free.
Currently, David Rush is negotiating with the Department of Justice. The discussions appear to be centered on a potential agreement that could resolve the case without the need for a full trial, thereby avoiding a potentially harsher sentence.
