A former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer set to go on trial for allegedly lying to the FBI revealed just days before jury selection starts that notes from a top former FBI official undercut the case against him.
Michael Sussmann, the lawyer, allegedly told James Baker, an FBI lawyer, in 2016 that he was bringing allegations concerning then-candidate Donald Trump on his own accord, not on behalf of a client.
Special counsel John Durham, prosecuting the case, revealed in April that Sussmann texted the lawyer as much before they met.
“Jim – it’s Michael Sussmann. I have something time-sensitive (and sensitive) I need to discuss,” Sussmann told the lawyer. “Do you have availibilty [sic] for a short meeting tomorrow? I’m coming on my own – not on behalf of a client or company – want to help the Bureau. Thanks.”
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