Russian spying
Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina admits to conspiracy against U.S.
"Butina sought to establish unofficial lines of communication with Americans having power and influence over U.S. politics."
Trump has to get tougher on Russia thanks to this obscure '90s law
Because of an elaborate flourish of Cold War espionage the pair of Russian spies allegedly employed in the U.K., Moscow is facing more sanctions.
Feds said alleged Russian spy Maria Butina used sex for influence. Now, they're walking that back.
It's an embarrassing climb-down by prosecutors, but the core accusation that she spent years as an unregistered agent of the Russian government remains unresolved.
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