CIA agent fired for 'pattern of behavior'

CNN Washington Bureau ^ | 4-24-06 | David Ensor

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Investigation 'not over yet,' officials say

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. official told CNN on Monday that the CIA officer fired for leaking classified information was accused of a "pattern of behavior," including multiple contacts with more than one reporter.

Sources also confirmed to CNN that the officer fired last Thursday is Mary O. McCarthy, who last worked in the CIA inspector general's office.

"It's not just about one story, it's a pattern of activity," the official said.

Officials said the investigation into leaking to Dana Priest of The Washington Post, and other journalists, is ongoing. "It is not over yet," said one.

McCarthy admitted to multiple unauthorized contacts with journalists after failing a polygraph test, one of "dozens" conducted at the CIA since January of personnel knowledgeable about compromised programs, sources said. Those who took polygraph tests included CIA Director Porter Goss and the agency's inspector general, John Helgerson, according to U.S. intelligence officials.

A congressional aide said that prior to the public revelation that a CIA employee had been fired, the intelligence committees were only told the person was a 61-year-old female in the inspector general's office.

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"Two congressional aides -- one Democratic, one Republican -- both told CNN they knew of no attempt by McCarthy to speak to intelligence committee members about any concerns about CIA activities.

Last week, spokeswoman Michelle Neff said the officer admitted to "unauthorized discussions with the media in which the officer knowingly and willfully shared classified intelligence including operational information."

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Sidebar headlines on CNN:

CIA analyst Mary McCarthy had investigated allegations of torture in Iraq, a colleague said.

CIA cans agent over leak

[spyone]

A serial shopper of the nations secrets.

[spacealien]

Treason is the new McCarthyism.

[Suzy Quzy]

All the SCREAMING by the left about LEAKS will DOOM them!!! And they wanted Judith Miller's head on a platter and now some of their OWN will be on platters!! Hopefully they will be in PRISON also!!

[roses of sharon]

The gallows should under construction immediately.

[tcrlaf]

Don't count on it...

The Left has already started a full-court press on this, and without some really gritty footage, the media just won't cover it...

But let the Grandma start crying on Camera while holding a grand-baby, and it will be the lead for DAYS........

This links DIRECTLY to the Clinton Cabal, therefore it MUST be buried.....

[TASMANIANRED]

Post of the day.

Yes, I've seen the light.

[Suzy Quzy]

It's PRISON TIME for some media and CIA people and NSC people past and present.....they can scream all they want, the Virginia juries will not take traitorous activity lightly.

[goodnesswins]

Leaks? LEAKS? LEAKS? LOL....wouldn't you know it'd be a friend of Hillary's!

[FlingWingFlyer]

Investigation 'not over yet,' officials say

That's what I'm talkin' about.

[demlosers]

Mary McCarthy:

Kiss me!

[RobbyS]

Two congressional aides -- one Democratic, one Republican -- both told CNN they knew of no attempt by McCarthy to speak to intelligence committee members about any concerns about CIA activities. They never heard of cell phones. This obviously means the opposite of what they are saying. Why should she limit her plot to reporters?

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Ping

[Suzy Quzy]

Well, since they are friends I guess they could share a prison cell.

[Reactionary]

Ooo. Multiple leaks. Multiple reporters and news organizations involved. And, of course, the Clintonista is right in the middle of it.

Liberals are such morons.

[Trajan88]

She looks like one of the beasts from the Lord of the Rings flicks.

[Suzy Quzy]

Right...reporters and OTHER coup-plotters!!

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Those who took polygraph tests included CIA Director Porter Goss and the agency's inspector general, John Helgerson, according to U.S. intelligence officials.

That's the way to do it ... the boss's too. God bless Porter Goss.

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If DemocRATS have their way, our country will be destroyed.

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God bless Porter Goss.

Amen and Amen!