Turncoats & Traitors - The True Story of FBI Agent & Soviet Spy Robert Hanssen

On this day February 18, 2001, Robert Hanssen was arrested and charged with committing espionage on behalf of the intelligence services of the former Soviet Union. He pled guilty to 15 counts of espionage and was sentenced to prison with no parole.

In this video, former FBI operative Eric O’Neill shares how he brought to justice one of the most damaging double agents in American history. O'Neill was 26 years old when he was recruited for the case of a lifetime. He was put into position as Robert Hanssen’s assistant with the secret task of spying on his boss, who was under suspicion of working for Russia.

If you're in the DC area -- don't miss his popular workshop "Surveillance 101". O’Neill is prepared to share his hard-earned expertise with you. This is your chance to learn from an expert how to blend into the shadows for the best spy results!

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