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Former German spy chief to face charges of espionage and attempted treason

NPR | By Esme Nicholson,
Michel Martin
Published October 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM MDT

A former German foreign intelligence chief will appear in court Wednesday following allegations he used classified information for commercial gain.

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