• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

USA

Mueller report: FBI lawyer ‘altered email’ to wiretap Trump aide

Mueller report: FBI lawyer ‘altered email’ to wiretap Trump aide
Newsexplored
14th August 2020
5
SHARES
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
3
President Trump holds a news conference on 14 August 2020Image copyright Reuters
Image caption President Trump has consistently dismissed the Russia allegations as a “witch hunt”

An ex-FBI lawyer is expected to admit falsifying a document that was used as part of the inquiry into alleged Russian interference with the 2016 US presidential election.

Kevin Clinesmith’s plea deal comes as prosecutors investigate the origins of the investigation by Robert Mueller.

His inquiry found no criminal conspiracy between Moscow and the Trump campaign, though it did not clear the president of obstructing justice.

Mr Trump says it was a “witch hunt”.

The president has repeatedly said there was no collusion with Russia resulting in his victory over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

What did the ex-FBI lawyer do?

Mr Clinesmith is due to accept responsibility for altering an email used to obtain permission to wiretap a Trump campaign aide.

The email from another FBI official was changed to suggest that the aide, Carter Page, was not a CIA “source” – whereas Mr Page was in fact a CIA informant.

The document was cited in support of the contention that there was “probable cause” to suspect Mr Page was “a knowing agent” of Russia.

The charges against Mr Clinesmith stem from a US Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry.

Mr Trump – who has long argued that the collection of intelligence on his 2016 campaign was unlawful – hailed the reported guilty plea.

“The fact is they spied on my campaign and they got caught and you’ll be hearing more,” Mr Trump on Friday.

data-ad-format="auto">

Why is the Mueller report being investigated?

The review of the Mueller investigation which began last year is being overseen by US Attorney General William Barr and run by US federal prosecutor John Durham.

He was tasked with determining whether the collection of intelligence on the Trump campaign in 2016 was lawful.

Media playback is unsupported on your device


Media captionThe Mueller report – in 60 seconds

Critics have accused Mr Barr of launching a review more in the interests of the president than the interests of justice.

Mr Trump has previously accused the FBI investigators who first launched the probe into his election campaign of treason.

  • Robert Mueller, America’s most mysterious public figure
  • The Trump-Russia saga in 350 words

What was the Mueller report?

The 448-page report did not conclude that there was a criminal conspiracy between Moscow and the Trump campaign to influence the 2016 US presidential election.

However, it did detail 10 instances where Mr Trump possibly attempted to impede the investigation.

Media playback is unsupported on your device

Media captionDid the president refuse to be interviewed? Yes, says Mueller.

The report concluded that Russia had interfered in the election “in sweeping and systematic fashion”.

That interference took the form of an extensive social media campaign and the hacking of Democratic Party servers by Russian military intelligence, the report said.

Timeline of key events in Mueller inquiry

  • September 2016: House Intelligence Committee members announce that Russia is making “a serious and concerted effort to influence the US election”
  • May 2017: US Deputy Attorney General appoints Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election and any alleged coordination with the Trump campaign
  • December 2017: Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn admits lying to the FBI about meetings with Russia’s ambassador weeks before Mr Trump became president
  • August 2018: Former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort is found guilty of fraud. He agrees to co-operate with the Mueller inquiry the following month
  • November 2018: President Trump submits written answers to the special counsel’s questions, days after firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions
  • December 2018: Mr Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is sentenced to 36 months in prison for lying to Congress, tax evasion and campaign finance violations
  • March 2019: Attorney General William Barr receives the special counsel’s report. He does not release it immediately, but publishes a summary Robert Mueller criticises as lacking “context”
  • May 2019: Robert Mueller says in his first public remarks that his report does not exonerate President Trump, and announces his resignation
  • July 2019: Mueller appears before Congress and reaffirms that his report does not exonerate Mr Trump

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemsalteredemaillawyermuellerreporttrumpwiretap
USA
14th August 2020
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemsalteredemaillawyermuellerreporttrumpwiretap

More in USA

  • Read More
    Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub

    Views:3 image copyrightAFP image captionJoe Biden and his wife Jill attended a church service ahead of the...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office

    Views:3 image copyrightGetty Images image captionSecurity is tight around the US Capitol where the inauguration ceremony will...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown

    Views:3 image copyrightEPA image captionSecurity is tight in Washington DC The Capitol complex in Washington DC was...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

    Views:3 media captionWATCH: Security forces block the migrants’ path, beating them back with truncheons and tear gas...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?

    Views:3 image copyrightWhite House via Twitter image captionPresident Trump returned to Twitter to post the address Donald...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Joe Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

    Views:3 media captionBiden: ‘I promise we will not forget you’ President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9tn...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

    Views:3 By Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter, New York image copyrightReuters The social and economic devastation from the coronavirus...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Could Liz Cheney spark a revolt?

    Views:3 image copyrightGetty Images image captionDemocrats, including Jamie Raskin (centre), are planning to impeach President Donald Trump...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship

    Views:3 Trump National hosted the 2017 US Women’s Open Trump National in Bedminster has been stripped of...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account

    Views:3 Published duration1 hour ago shareShare Share page linkCopy link About sharing Related Topics US Capitol riots...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Capitol riots: Questions mount over security failure

    Views:3 image copyrightEPA image captionFour people died and dozens of officers were injured in spiralling violence With...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
  • Read More
    Capitol riots: A visual guide to the storming of Congress

    Views:3 By The Visual Journalism Team BBC News image copyrightGetty Images The US is reeling after supporters...

    Newsexplored 14th August 2020
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
    USA23rd December 2020
  • Kieran Trippier suspended for 10 weeks over breaches of betting rules
    Sports23rd December 2020
  • The Papers: UK and EU on ‘verge’ of Brexit trade deal
    UK23rd December 2020
  • Former BBC sports reporter Kevin Gearey dies
    Entertainment23rd December 2020
  • Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub
    USA20th January 2021
  • Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
    USA20th January 2021
  • Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown
    USA18th January 2021
  • Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
    USA18th January 2021
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

US seizes millions of dollars of Iranian fuel bound for Venezuela
Trump visits brother in New York hospital
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok