Ex-CIA Official Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Case; Judge Blocks Fines

“Also, Fox News says a federal judge blocked migrant fines of up to one point eight million dollars.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 3:07 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by NPR: “Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty”, with reporting from Fox News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:07 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: CIA, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilt (October 6).

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NPRFormer CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
Fox NewsFederal judge blocks Trump administration fines of up to $1.8M for migrants

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, NPR reports a former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to abusing his position to get Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over forty million dollars!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHundreds of gold bars. Somewhere, a very patient spy is wondering where he hid his own.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the Florida real estate! Every state is my favorite state, but that is how you pick one!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, Fox News says a federal judge blocked migrant fines of up to one point eight million dollars.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe judge ruled DHS unlawfully imposed civil penalties for ignoring final deportation orders. That is a lot of zeros for a parking ticket!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Chip. Two stories, one guilty plea, and zero bars in my portfolio. Not even a chocolate one.