German ex-spy chief Hanning accused of selling secrets via 2,000 documents

German prosecutors say former BND foreign intelligence chief August Hanning, 80, who led the agency 1998-2005, obtained roughly 2,000 internal intelligence documents through former aide Manfred D. and used them in private consulting work, allegedly seeking to sell information to at least one foreign power. Both men were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of treasonous espionage and attempted treason. Prosecutors say the men allegedly agreed in spring 2010 that Manfred D. would transmit intelligence to Hanning, sometimes for payment.