Judge refuses to delay sentencing of Trump ally Roger Stone
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to delay sentencing for Roger Stone on his witness tampering and lying to Congress conviction as President Donald Trump kept up his unrelenting defense of his longtime confidant and said he wouldn’t be quieted on social media even if he’s making things harder for his attorney general. […]
Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in federal prison
WASHINGTON — Roger Stone, an ally of President Donald Trump’s, was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in federal prison, following an extraordinary move by Attorney General William Barr to back off his Justice Department’s original sentencing recommendation. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Stone’s crimes demanded a significant amount of time behind bars, [&hellip[...]
Trial of Trump crony Roger Stone promises political drama
WASHINGTON — Roger Stone, a longtime Republican provocateur and former confidant of President Donald Trump, is going on trial over charges related to his alleged efforts to exploit the Russian-hacked Hillary Clinton emails for political gain. The trial in Washington, which begins Tuesday, promises to revive the specter of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation as […]
Appeals court hears argument that Mueller probe is invalid
A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday about whether special counsel Robert Mueller's appointment to lead the Russia investigation was constitutional.
Mueller shedding more attorneys in Russia investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller is trimming more attorneys from his office, another sign his team of prosecutors is winding down parts of their investigation into potential ties between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign.