Description: (Former CIA Officer Who was Convicted of Illegally Selling Weapons to Libya in 1983)
Edwin P. Wilson, a former CIA and Office of Naval Intelligence officer, faced controversy after being convicted in 1983 for unlawfully selling weapons to Libya. His convictions were overturned in 2003 due to the revelation that the United States Department of Justice had used a false affidavit in his prosecution. Wilson's professional journey was characterized by his participation in intelligence activities and the legal disputes stemming from his conviction and eventual exoneration.