WASHINGTON—The Hillary Clinton campaign learned of claims regarding Donald Trump and Russia in the summer of 2016 and sought to get media outlets to report on the information, Marc Elias testified on May 18. Elias said he was told by Michael Sussman, a fellow lawyer with Perkins Coie—the Clinton campaign’s law firm—about the claims, prompting Elias…
Durham Alerts Judge to Federal Ruling Against Hillary Clinton, DNC; First Day of Sussmann Trial
John Durham is the special counsel who was assigned to investigate the alleged spying that was done against Donald Trump’s campaign back in 2016. And after remaining relatively quiet for the better part of the last two and a half years, Durham’s investigation appears to be ramping up big time. In fact, the first day…
Key Witness Testifies in Trial of Ex-Clinton Campaign Lawyer
WASHINGTON—An analyst with the operative firm tapped by Hillary Clinton’s campaign ahead of the 2016 presidential election detailed on May 18 the effort to get media outlets to publish stories on sketchy claims about Donald Trump, Clinton’s rival for the presidency. Laura Seago, an analyst with Fusion GPS, recounted meeting with Franklin Foer, then with…
FBI Deemed Trump-Russia Claims False in Less Than a Day, Agent Says
WASHINGTON—FBI agents tasked with analyzing claims about Donald Trump and Russia took less than a day to figure out the data did not support the allegations, one of the agents testified in federal court on May 17. Scott Hellman, the agent, was part of the team that examined white papers and data on thumb drives…
As Michael Sussmann’s Trial Begins, Some Very Real Questions Remain; Will Durham Win? | Truth Over News
Special counsel John Durham has charged former Perkins Coie partner and Clinton campaign attorney Michael Sussmann with lying to the FBI. This week, Sussmann’s trial gets underway. Sussmann met with James Baker, the FBI’s senior legal counsel, in September 2016, giving Baker data that Sussmann claimed showed communications between Trump Tower and the Russian Alfa…
Clinton Campaign Lawyer Wanted to Create ‘October Surprise’ With Trump-Russia Claims: Prosecutors
WASHINGTON—A Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer aimed to influence the 2016 presidential election when he conveyed allegations about then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russia to the FBI, U.S. prosecutors said on May 17. Michael Sussman, the lawyer, and others were hoping to create an “October surprise” by “using and manipulating the FBI,” Brittain Shaw, a prosecutor with…
Marc Elias, FBI Agent Set to Testify in Trial of Former Clinton Campaign Lawyer
WASHINGTON—Former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Marc Elias and an FBI special agent are among those set to testify on May 17 in the trial of another former Clinton campaign attorney. Prosecutors with Special Counsel John Durham’s team and defense lawyers for Michael Sussmann, of the Perkins Coie law firm, agreed on a 12-member jury on Monday,…
Potential Jurors Picked for Trial of Ex-Clinton Campaign Lawyer
WASHINGTON—A pool of 38 potential jurors was chosen on May 16 in the trial of Michael Sussmann, the former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer who is accused of lying to the FBI. After a recess, the parties will begin the final selection of 12 jurors from the pool. Jury selection started Monday morning in the trial…
Potential Jurors Picked for Trial of Former Clinton Campaign Lawyer
WASHINGTON—A pool of 38 potential jurors was chosen on May 16 in the trial of Michael Sussmann, the former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer who is accused of lying to the FBI. After a recess, the parties will begin the final selection of 12 jurors from the pool. Jury selection started the morning of May 16…
Jurors Picked for Trial of Former Clinton Campaign Lawyer
WASHINGTON—12 jurors and four alternates were chosen on May 16 in the trial of Michael Sussmann, the former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer who is accused of lying to the FBI. The jurors were sworn in, setting the stage for opening arguments on Tuesday in the trial of Sussmann, who authorities said lied to former FBI…
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