Former U.S. ambassador and National Security Council member pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for Cuba for decades. He is sentenced to 15 years in prison for working against the U.S. government. Prosecutors dismissed other charges in exchange for his guilty plea.
Key Points
Victor Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of the Cuban government
He held positions of trust in the U.S. government while working against it
Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his actions
Significant restrictions were imposed on Rocha as part of his sentencing
Pros
Justice served for betrayal of trust and deceit towards the U.S. government
Significant restrictions imposed on the guilty party
Cons
Decades-long infiltration of the U.S. government by a foreign agent
Danger posed to national security and U.S. citizens