Russian expat who was the main source for infamous Trump dossier is acquitted of lying to the FBI, an embarrassing defeat for special counsel Durham
Durham has taken two cases to trial, and both have ended in acquittals. After more than three years looking for misconduct in the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe, Durham has only secured one conviction: the guilty plea of a low-level FBI lawyer, who got probation. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges against Danchenko, a Russian expat and think tank analyst who provided the bulk of the material for the anti-Trump dossier.
“We thank these jurors for their hard work and deliberation in reaching the right decision.” In a statement, Durham said: “While we are disappointed in the outcome, we respect the jury’s decision and thank them for their service. I also want to recognize and thank the investigators and the prosecution team for their dedicated efforts in seeking truth and justice in this case.” The week-long trial against Danchenko resurrected many of the 2016 election dramas.
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