Former German spy chief to face charges of espionage and attempted treason

NPR | By Esme Nicholson,

Michel Martin

Published October 7, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

A former German foreign intelligence chief will appear in court Wednesday following allegations he used classified information for commercial gain.

Esme Nicholson

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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