Big Ol' Smitty Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=1187030&page=1 Espionage Case Breaches the White House Accused Marine Worked in Vice President's Office By BRIAN ROSS and RICHARD ESPOSITO Oct. 5, 2005 — Both the FBI and CIA are calling it the first case of espionage in the White House in modern history. Officials tell ABC News the alleged spy worked undetected at the White House for almost three years. Leandro Aragoncillo, 46, was a U.S. Marine most recently assigned to the staff of Vice President Dick Cheney. Federal investigators say Aragoncillo, a naturalized citizen from the Philippines, used his top secret clearance to steal classified intelligence documents from White House computers. In 2000, Aragoncillo worked on the staff of then-Vice President Al Gore. When interviewed by Philippine television, he remarked how valued Philippine employees were at the White House. "I think what they like most is our integrity and loyalty," Aragoncillo said. Classified Material Transferred by E-Mail Officials say the classified material, which Aragoncillo stole from the vice president's office, included damaging dossiers on the president of the Philippines. He then passed those on to opposition politicians planning a coup in the Pacific nation. "Even though it's not for the Russians or some other government, the fact that it occurred at the White House is a matter of great concern," said John Martin, who was the government's lead espionage prosecutor for 26 years. Last year, after leaving the Marines, Aragoncillo was caught by the FBI while he worked for the Bureau at an intelligence center at Fort Monmouth, N.J. According to a criminal complaint, Aragoncillo was arrested last month and accused of downloading more than 100 classified documents from FBI computers. "The information was transferred mostly by e-mails," said U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie at the time of Aragoncillo's arrest. Since that arrest, officials say Aragoncillo has started to cooperate. He has admitted to spying while working on the staff of Vice President Cheney's office.
The Czech Republic Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 This is George W. Bush's fault.
Big Ol' Smitty Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Posted October 6, 2005 This is George W. Bush's fault. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That he was captured or that he infiltrated the White House?
Jobber of the Week Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 Czech, I hope you're planning to make a gimmick of just going into random threads and saying "This is George W. Bush's fault." because otherwise it's just irritating. I hope Ann Coulter offers herself to work as the newest member of the White House staff. "I'm the only one you can trust to keep information away from the enemy!"
NYU Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I'd blame Hoff, but he hasn't been around in a while.
CheesalaIsGood Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 C'mon! Somebody make a Snitsky joke!!!
NoCalMike Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 Well obviously this is another notch of shame on the belt of Bill Clinton......wait, what!?!
Gary Floyd Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 C'mon! Somebody make a Snitsky joke!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would, but it wasn't his fault!
The Czech Republic Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I hope Ann Coulter offers herself
Big Ol' Smitty Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Posted October 6, 2005 I hope Ann Coulter offers herself to work...the...staff.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?showtopic=73807
Vyce Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 Well obviously this is another notch of shame on the belt of Bill Clinton......wait, what!?! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's slow down and find out exactly what info this guy was transferring. I hope it's nothing big like supplying the Communist Chinese our nuclear secrets. That would be.....oh wait - THAT already seems to have happened.
sfaJack Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I'd blame Hoff, but he hasn't been around in a while. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe that's why he should be blamed...
Guest ABOBO Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I'd blame Hoff, but he hasn't been around in a while. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe that's why he should be blamed... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was told to post this again.
Eclipse Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 You know what I blame? I blame Judas and his betrayal of Christ, and I blame the corporate thugs who made AOL Instant Messenger and the yellow running guy.... But wow, I can't believe a spy was working all these years in the White House....
2GOLD Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I blame the Verizon guy and Catherine Zeta-Jones, those shady bastards. Like she really married Michael Douglas out of love for him. Liar.
Boon Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 Have we blamed the Jews yet? Or is that out of style...
Red Baron Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 It was Emperor Palpatine's fault. He turned the white house to the dark side.
Jobber of the Week Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 I hope Ann Coulter offers herself <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, thinking about it, the most exciting part wont be Ann Coulter offering herself. No, the most exciting part is following hypocracy, and I wonder if well see Michelle Malkin endorse discriminating against Filipinos for national security jobs. Hmmmm, sources guess "no."
Guest Brian Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 Hey, it was one of us!!! Pinoy Pride!!!
SuperJerk Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 Wait a second here... ...the Vice President has an office at the White House?
2GOLD Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 Wait a second here... ...the Vice President has an office at the White House? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, his summer home IS white. So technically, he has an office at the White House.
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