Wayne Simmons, recurring Fox News guest, charged with lying about CIA ties

Wayne Simmons, a recurring guest on Fox News who claimed to have 27 years of experience with the CIA, was arrested Thursday after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he lied about his service.

The government alleges Simmons lied about his work as an "outside paramilitary special operations officer" for the CIA from 1973 to 2000. On Fox, this title often shortened to "former CIA operative."

He's also been indicted for allegedly using the false claim to gain government security clearances and an assignment as a defense contractor. For the assignment, he advised senior military personnel overseas.

If convicted, Simmons could face up to 35 years in prison.

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