National Security

Maria Butina Cooperated With the Feds. Now They Want to Throw the Book at Her.

NOT SO FAST

The Russian agent had been hoping for a speedy deportation. But prosecutors want her to stay behind bars for doing damage they say can aid the Kremlin for ‘years to come.’

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