The 68-year-old Miami resident confessed to breaching national security laws during a court session, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
According to Western Journal, Bendler's guilty plea signifies a significant downfall for a man who dedicated over three decades to the CIA as an intelligence officer. He concluded his career in 2014, retiring as a member of the Senior Intelligence Service, a distinguished rank within the agency.
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1Post-retirement, Bendler returned to the CIA as a full-time contractor, maintaining a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance, as reported by WTVJ. It was during this tenure that he embarked on his illicit endeavors.
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Between July 2017 and at least July 2020, Bendler engaged with a U.S. lobbying firm, conducting unauthorized lobbying and public relations activities for foreign clients. His actions were in direct violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which mandates public disclosure of such engagements. Prosecutors disclosed that Bendler exploited his CIA position to sway a foreign government's embezzlement investigation concerning one of his clients. Furthermore, he attempted "to use his position and access at the CIA to influence the U.S. government’s decision as to whether to grant a U.S. visa to another of Bendler’s clients, who was alleged to be associated with terrorism financing," as stated by the DOJ.
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Bendler's misconduct extended to unauthorized searches of classified CIA systems for information pertinent to his private clients. He improperly stored and disclosed sensitive and classified data to unauthorized individuals, according to the DOJ. Additionally, Bendler deceived both the CIA and the FBI about his activities, concealing his role as a foreign agent and his unauthorized lobbying efforts. "Bendler was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the unauthorized activities," WTVJ reported. Consequently, the CIA terminated his contract and access in September 2020.
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Sue Bai, head of the National Security Division, underscored the gravity of Bendler's actions, highlighting how they compromised national security and eroded public trust in intelligence officials. As part of his plea agreement, Bendler will forfeit $85,000, representing the proceeds from his illegal activities. He faces a potential maximum sentence of seven years in prison—two years for acting as a foreign agent while a public official and five years for mishandling classified materials.
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The investigation was spearheaded by the FBI's Washington Field Office, with assistance from various other branches. Bendler's sentencing is slated for July 16, marking a significant chapter in a case that underscores the critical importance of integrity and accountability within the intelligence community.
