Accused Russian Spy Reaches Plea Deal

“Accused Russian spy Maria Butina appears to have reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors,” CNN reports.

“Butina is accused of trying to infiltrate Republican political circles and party leaders during the 2016 campaign in order to advance Russian interests, and prosecutors have said the former American University student was in touch with politically powerful Russians about her activities in the US.”

USA Today: “She is accused of infiltrating multiple political organizations, including the National Rifle Association, to gain influence for Russia.”