Aldrich Ames’s wife, Rosario Ames, was sentenced to prison for her involvement in his espionage activities but was released after serving a reduced sentence.
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer, was arrested in 1994 for espionage against the United States on behalf of the Soviet Union and later Russia. His Colombian-born wife, Rosario Ames, was also implicated in his spying activities. She was accused of aiding and abetting her husband’s espionage by providing support in various forms, including helping to conceal his activities and the money he received from the KGB.
Rosario Ames was initially sentenced to 63 months in prison after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors, which allowed her to plead guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit espionage and tax evasion, in exchange for her cooperation in the investigation against her husband. Her sentence was also influenced by the fact that she had a young son to care for.
While in prison, Rosario Ames reportedly participated in a psychological counseling program, which contributed to her early release. She was released from prison in 1999 after serving approximately half of her sentence. After her release, Rosario Ames kept a low profile, and there is limited public information about her subsequent life.
