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Accused spy had friendship with exotic dancer

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From Kelli Arena
CNN Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON -- Sources close to the investigation of alleged FBI spy Robert Hanssen confirmed to CNN Thursday Hanssen had a relationship with an exotic dancer.

The relationship apparently was not sexual in nature. According to the sources, Hanssen took the woman to the church he and his family attended, and the relationship was not a secret. The source said it is believed Hanssen was trying to get the woman involved in church and help change her life.

The relationship was first reported in the Thursday edition of The Washington Post.

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The sources said there was every indication Hanssen purchased a $10,000 car for the woman. But despite reports Hanssen also purchased a plane ticket to Tokyo for her, a source said, "That isn't adding up."

So far, the $10,000 purchase is the only lead law enforcement have regarding the $600,000 Hanssen is alleged to have received for selling secrets to the Russians. Law enforcement officials continue to reconstruct his activities for purposes of the investigation.

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