Homework: Critical Thinking
Read the following articles or other related articles regarding the Aldrich Ames case and then answer the questions below:
Reference:
a. Wikipedia, "Aldrich Ames" and the "Aldrich Ames Criminal Complaint."
b. Madinger, John, Money Laundering: A Guide for Criminal Investigations, CRC Taylor and Francis, 2006.
Short Answer Questions
a. How much cash did Mr. Ames receive from the Soviet Union for spying?
b. How much money was Mr. Ames earning annually?
c. From where did Mr. Ames claim that his money came?
d. On what date was Mr. Ames charged?
e. What was Mr. Ames primary motive for his acts?
f. What was the dollar amount of his initial goal for his first act?
Discussion Questions
a. Describe the reasons why the CIA investigation failed.
b. Develop eight questions that you as an investigator would like to ask Mr. Ames (2 open-ended, 2 closed-ended, 2 leading, and 2 admission-seeking questions).
c. Given the background reading, list three verbal deception and three non-verbal deception cues that you believe that Aldrich Ames might exhibit and describe why.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.