US to drop South Korea intelligence case against ex-CIA analyst
The US Justice Department has decided not to pursue criminal charges against Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst and White House National Security Council official. Terry was accused of acting as an unregistered agent for South Korea, receiving luxury gifts in exchange for her services. The agreement allows Terry to avoid prosecution if she complies with several conditions, including restrictions on her travel and contacts with South Korea, for the next 12 months.
The settlement was reached in a deferred prosecution deal, enabling the case against Terry to be dropped after a year of adherence to the terms. Terry has consistently maintained her innocence, claiming that her interactions with South Korean officials were in the interest of the United States.
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