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FBI’s Secret Files on Rusty Thumbs | Charleston News
Declassified files reveal the FBI’s secret 2013 consideration of recruiting a suspected Chinese spy codenamed “Rusty Thumbs,” whose real name was Fang Fang — daughter of Chinese intelligence officers and rumored to use charm to influence politicians. The bureau later deemed her unreliable after she admitted to having physical relations with then-California Congressman Eric Swalwell, triggering an FBI probe into potential campaign finance violations. Though Swalwell cleared all legal charges, the investigation focused on Fang, who allegedly funneled illegal donations through intermediaries…
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