Trial is a key test of the three years of work by Special Counsel John Durham to probe possible wrongdoing by the FBI and other agencies that searched for connections between Donald Trump and Russia in 2016.
Author: Devlin Barrett
Central witness in Michael Sussman’s trial begins testimony
“I’m not out to get Michael,” former FBI official James Baker testifies about the lawyer accused of lying in 2016.
Justice Dept., states seek transcripts of House Jan. 6 interviews
Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) said the House committee may allow the Justice Department and state investigators to review records of interviews it has conducted related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Prosecutor says Sussmann used connections to share Trump dirt with FBI
“This is a case about privilege,” prosecutor tells a D.C. jury on the first day of testimony in MIchael Sussmann’s trial for allegedly lying to the FBI.
Sussmann trial jury picked; openings statements set for Tuesday
A jury has been picked for the trial of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer accused of lying to the FBI during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Michael Sussmann’s trial begins Monday: What to know
Key questions and answers about the trial of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer accused of lying to the FBI during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Sussmann trial to test credibility of controversial figures from 2016
The first trial resulting from Special Counsel John Durham’s probe will explore claims and counter-claims of Russian interference in the Trump-Clinton race.
Lawyer charged with lying to FBI may call ex-NYT reporter as witness
The trial of lawyer Michael Sussmann, scheduled to start on May 16, is part of special prosecutor John Durham’s probe of the 2016 FBI investigation into Russian election interference.
Secret surveillance court orders drop more than 50 percent since 2019
New data shows court orders from the foreign intelligence court targeting individuals dropped sharply. Officials say that is due partly to the pandemic and a decrease in terrorist activity to investigate.
Paul Manafort sued by Justice Department over foreign bank accounts
Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman who was convicted and then pardoned, is sued by the Justice Department for financial penalties related to his criminal case.