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Spy Chief's Lashing Out Draws Fresh Scrutiny

The German intelligence official faced allegations of espionage for Russia before publicly attacking the agency that previously employed him.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Gloria Vance on BBN Crime Watch
Published 10:59 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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POLITICO.euArrested German spy chief lashed out at his old agency over allegations he spied for Russia

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReef feature, indeed. It's 11:00, this is BBN Crime Watch, where everyone is innocent until the cameras find them. Allegedly.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Politico Europe reports an arrested German spy chief is lashing out at his old agency over allegations he spied for Russia.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe has not been convicted.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterGLORIA, I AM LIVE OUTSIDE A BUILDING THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A SPY AGENCY, AND THE CROWD IS EATING SOGGY PRETZELS IN COMPLETE SILENCE!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRosa, the outlet reports the accusations against the agency. It does not say anyone is eating pretzels.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterA spy chief allegedly working for Moscow, then yelling at his old boss! That is the most dramatic group chat breakup in history!