Former Trump campaign official Rick Gates will plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and making false statements, in the Robert Mueller investigation into Russian meddling it was learned today. The plea is an indication that Gates may …
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel Robert Mueller has filed new charges against former Trump campaign staffers Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. The charges, thirty-two counts in all, were returned in a superseding indictment by a federal court in Virginia Thursday.
The charges in …
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel Robert Mueller has charged an attorney who communicated with former Trump campaign adviser Richard Gates with making false statements to the FBI and failing to surrender evidence. A court filing released this morning charges Attorney Alex Van Der …
Continue ReadingA former top Trump campaign adviser has pleaded guilty to charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller in the Russia scandal and has made clear he will now testify against his former boss, and campaign manager Paul Manafort. Rick Gates, …
Continue ReadingFormer Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates has entered into plea negotiations with special counsel Robert Mueller. The talks could indicate that he is prepared to cooperate with Mueller in his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible …
Continue ReadingThe legal team representing former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates have filed papers advising the judge in the case that they no longer wish to be his attorneys. “Irreconcilable differences have developed with the client which make our effective …
Continue ReadingThe Department of Justice has backed special counsel Robert Mueller in a lawsuit brought by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. Manafort sued the DOJ claiming that the Department overstepped its authority by appointing Mueller.
The lawsuit states …
Continue ReadingFormer Trump campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, has filed a lawsuit against the special counsel’s investigation into Russian meddling. The lawsuit challenges the authority of special counsel Robert Mueller, and alleges the appointment of Mueller by the Justice Department violated the …
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