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US Justice Dept pauses prosecution of ex‑CIA analyst accused of aiding South Korea
The Department will hold off prosecution for a year and dismiss the case if Terry stays out of legal trouble, per court filings.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to court documents filed on Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department has agreed to put the prosecution of former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry on hold for a year and to dismiss the charges entirely if she remains out of legal trouble. Terry was accused in 2024 of serving as an unregistered foreign agent for South Korea’s intelligence service, allegedly sharing non‑public government information, facilitating access for South Korean officials to U.S. officials, and accepting luxury gifts in exchange for advocating South Korean positions in media appearances. Federal prosecutors did not explain why they chose to defer the case, stating only that the interests of both Terry and the United States would be best served by postponing prosecution. Her attorney, Lee Wolosky, said Terry had “served her country loyally for many years” and praised the outcome, adding that her interactions with South Korean officials were conducted in furtherance of U.S. interests and her work as a leading American specialist on North Korea and East Asia. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York did not immediately comment on the decision.
Key facts
- The Justice Department will defer prosecution of Sue Mi Terry for one year and drop charges if she stays out of legal trouble. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Terry was accused in 2024 of acting as an unregistered foreign agent for South Korea's intelligence service. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Attorney Lee Wolosky said Terry had served the U.S. loyally and that her contacts with South Korean officials furthered U.S. interests. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “US halts prosecution of former CIA analyst accused of aiding South Korean intelligence”
