Gray Day: How the FBI Caught the Worst Spy in American History

We are honored to hear from Eric O’Neill. Mr. O’Neill has worked as an FBI counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence operative, a national security attorney, and as a corporate security consultant. In February, 2001, while working with the FBI, he was involved with one of the most intriguing spy operations in U.S. history. His story is the subject of Universal Studios’ feature film, “Breach,” in which Eric was portrayed by actor Ryan Phillippee. Listen to Eric as he tells this gripping story.

[@theresasthoj7884]

The movie breach got me here. Way to go Eric O'Neil.

[@tammybrook8052]

The movie "Breech" is one of my all-time favorites..When I say I've watched it 20xs (with all the commentary) since I bought it, is only a slight exaggeration. Listening to this however varies a bit from the movie/commentary..I was under the impression there was a better relationship with Hanssen. Anyway..Incredible story..loved it!!!
I would love to know Eric's thoughts on the current FBI top tier...seems to me Robert Hanssen shouldn't be the only one that got a prison cell where he died.

[@pattyb5711]

I don't ever want to meet anyone in the FBI, but I sure am glad they're there.

[@Tertia_Optio]

I used to be.. Until they started going after the political dissidents.

[@frida507]

This was a very interesting and entertaining story.

[@seanjohnson4039]

Pronounced Ryan Fill - LEAP. Accuracy in language as well as spystuff matters. 😅

[@klk1900]

So past documentaries make it sound like Hanssen was flashy. But Eric made a comment he drove a “Old beat up Ford Focus” or paraphrasing. Point is, I’m guessing Robert drove a old beat up car intentionally to chaff & redirect.

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

He keeps calling him the worst spy ever ..... they couldnt catch him for 22 years .... Sounds like he was the Best spy ever .....

[@YoungLionC]

I don't think he means "worst" in the way to mean Hanssen wasn't skilled at their methods. I think he means "worst" as in the guy's character is bad. Like he's basically calling him a bad person

[@Tertia_Optio]

⁠I don't think he needs explaining.. But appreciate the clarification.

[@MetalFan10101]

This video needs a comment, so here it is.

[@CRNeal]

WDE!

[@normatible9795]

I don’t know what to say

[@prentissscottlee4496]

I’m not in russia

[@kat-75]

I don't understand why you think that Russian was the worst spy in American history? NO THE HELL HE WASN'T. He's one of the best spies and your headline is stupid!

[@teresacastillo1783]

Russian spys i hate those

[@81millionhaha_fjb]

I guess this is back when the F’ing B.I. was legit

[@kat-75]

😂