The FBI arrests Robert Hanssen
On February 18, 2001, the FBI arrested Robert Hanssen in Virginia.
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The Event
On February 18, 2001, the FBI arrested Robert Hanssen in Virginia.
The Case and Its Context
The longtime agent passed sensitive information to Soviet and Russian intelligence and later pleaded guilty in federal court.
The legal record
An accusation, arrest, verdict and sentence are different legal events. The date should be read as the specific stage described here.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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