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Troll Farm Lawyers: Russians Didn’t Know Election Meddling Was Illegal

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Mueller is sticking “made-believe crimes” on the individuals behind a Russian troll farm, lawyers for a Putin-connected firm allege in a new filing.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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