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Washington Times: Mueller invokes unusual ‘conspiracy to defraud government’ charge to ensnare more targets
Special counsel Robert Mueller and his prosecutors have invoked an unusual “conspiracy to defraud the government” charge to ensnare a Russian cyber network and could use the same legal strategy to go after President Trump and his associates, even if the conspiracy is not linked to a criminal act.
Although the president constantly denies any wrongdoing, Mr. Mueller’s 10-month long investigation has become the heart of the Trump-Russian election meddling saga, dominating headlines and leaving the White House tangled in conflict and controversy as additional charges have also been filed against four of his close associates — with further indictments likely.
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WNU Editor: If the above report is true, this entire case is going down a different track. For a more in depth read on what may be the approach of the Mueller Commission, go here .... About That Russia Indictment: Robert Mueller's Legal Theory and Where It Takes Him Next (Emma Kohse & Benjamin Wittes, Lawfare).
