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| U.S. government admits error in claiming alleged Russian spy offered sex for job |
| 2018-09-09 |
| h/t Instapundit Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Prosecutors on Friday said they misunderstood text messages they used as the basis of a claim that alleged Russian spy Maria Butina offered to trade sex for political access. Butina, a 29-year-old U.S.-based Russian woman, was charged in July for conspiring to influence American politics. The accusation against Butina, that she offered "sex in exchange for a position within a special interest organization," has been disputed by her lawyer. ...The text message in question is one in which Butina joked she owed a friend sex for having her car insurance renewed. Land of the Free, home of the Brave ...Prosecutors said the text exchange they had misunderstood was not the only piece of evidence they have against Butina, which includes extensive communications she had with a Kremlin-linked banker and meetings she had with National Rifle Association officials as part of a plan to influence the U.S. government. We misunderstand everything Butina, in jail awaiting trial, has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing. Both sides are expected back in court Monday. Captain Dreyfuss couldn't be reached for comment |
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