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Feds Target Butina’s GOP Boyfriend as Foreign Agent

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Paul Erickson served as accused Kremlin spy Maria Butina’s guide as she penetrated the American conservative movement. Now he’s under investigation as a Russian agent, too.

Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

Erin Banco 

National Security Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Erin Banco

Erin Banco

National Security Reporter

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