Maria Butina: Russian agent sentenced to 18 months in prison

Posted on AllSides April 27th, 2019
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A Russian agent who tried to infiltrate US political groups has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, telling the court: "I destroyed my own life."
Maria Butina tried to insinuate herself into the National Rifle Association (NRA) in an effort to sway American policies in favour of Moscow.
After pleading not guilty, she later reversed her position, admitting to a single count of conspiracy in December.
The 30-year-old has been in custody since her arrest in July.
Butina will be credited with the nine months...

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