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Accused Russian Operative Maria Butina’s Lawyer Slams ‘Baseless’ Sex-for-Access Claim

SEEING RED

Prosecutors claim the accused Russian operative tried to use sex to infiltrate the conservative movement. Her lawyer says it's not true and fueled ‘sexist stereotypes.’

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