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U.S. judge delays plea hearing for accused Russian agent Butina
Source: Reuters
POLITICS DECEMBER 11, 2018 / 3:28 PM / UPDATED 6 MINUTES AGO
U.S. judge delays plea hearing for accused Russian agent Butina
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday postponed a plea agreement hearing for accused Russian agent Maria Butina by one day, until Thursday.
Butina, accused by U.S. prosecutors of acting as a Russian agent to infiltrate the powerful National Rifle Association lobby group and influence American policy toward Moscow, was expected to plea guilty. Butina initially pleaded not guilty after being charged in July with acting as an agent of Russia’s government and conspiracy to take actions on behalf of Moscow.
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan did not specify a reason for the delay.
Butina was jailed awaiting trial. Moscow has labeled the case against Butina “fabricated” and called for her release.
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U.S. judge delays plea hearing for accused Russian agent Butina
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday postponed a plea agreement hearing for accused Russian agent Maria Butina by one day, until Thursday.
Butina, accused by U.S. prosecutors of acting as a Russian agent to infiltrate the powerful National Rifle Association lobby group and influence American policy toward Moscow, was expected to plea guilty. Butina initially pleaded not guilty after being charged in July with acting as an agent of Russia’s government and conspiracy to take actions on behalf of Moscow.
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan did not specify a reason for the delay.
Butina was jailed awaiting trial. Moscow has labeled the case against Butina “fabricated” and called for her release.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-butina/u-s-judge-delays-plea-hearing-for-accused-russian-agent-butina-idUSKBN1OA2CM
