Maria Butina
Maria Butina Says Zelensky a Nazi, Ukrainian Military Attacking Citizens
"Russia is not bombing citizens. Russian military troops actually are having humanitarian corridors," the convicted Russian agent told the BBC.
Freed Russian Agent Maria Butina Says She Will Work For Human Rights Agency
Butina's years-long efforts included attempts to infiltrate the National Rifle Association (NRA) and ingratiate herself with influential conservatives.
Freed Russian Spy Maria Butina Offered Post in Russian Parliament
Butina served 18 months in a Florida prison for trying to infiltrate the NRA and build ties with high-ranking U.S. conservatives.
Accused Spy Maria Butina Talks in First U.S. Interview Since Arrest
Maria Butina talks to 60 Minutes and tells all about the claim she tried to inject Russian influence into NRA policy.
Ambassador Warns Russians Must Be 'Careful' in the U.S
Diplomat's comments come after the release from prison of the spy Maria Butina.
Republican Congressman Claims 'Russophobia' Jailed Convicted Russian Agent
Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) claimed in a tweet Friday that convicted Russian agent Maria Butina was jailed due to "Russophobia" and "filing the wrong paperwork." Butina was released from a low security prison and deported Friday after serving 15 months of an 18 month sentence.
Former Overstock CEO Claims FBI Told Him to Pursue 'Romantic Relationship'
Patrick Byrne claimed FBI agents told him, "This is such a national security emergency, we need to ask you to do this, if you're willing."
New Probe Launched Into Russia, NRA Relationships
"We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow," Representatives Ted Lieu and Kathleen Rice wrote in a letter.
Boyfriend of Alleged Russian Spy Maria Butina Indicted
Paul Erickson was indicted in his home state of South Dakota on 11 counts of money laundering and wire fraud.
NRA's Ties to Russia Run Deep, Report Reveals
Despite attempts to minimize the involvement of its top officials, analysts say there is ample evidence that the NRA has deeps ties to Russia.
NRA, Republicans Are 'Complicit' In Russian Espionage
"There are voluntary participants in this. They are people who will be indicted themselves for failing to register as foreign agents," Dr. Sarah Kendzior said.
Expert: Butina's GOP Contacts 'Should Be Concerned'
"She would have been a legitimate target for FISA [Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act] surveillance," Asha Rangappa explained. "Anyone talking to her at that time would be captured on that as well."
Maria Butina, Alleged Russian Spy, Put Under Gag Order
"Your work defending your client needs to happen in this courtroom, not on the public airwaves," a judge told Maria Butina's lawyer.
Alleged Russian Spy Tied To Former NRA Chief's Wife
Accused Russian agent Maria Butina managed to weave herself into a web of conservative business dealings, including a jet fuel deal with the wife of the former National Rifle Association president.
Russian Spy, Trump Campaign Aid Spoke Before Election
"As I told the Post, they had inconsequential social interactions after they met at a party. No big deal," Maria Butina's attorney told Newsweek.
Butina Spy Allegations Are Fabricated, Moscow Says
The NRA-linked gun activist has been accused of operating as a Russian covert agent since 2016.
Free Maria Butina: Russia Starts Twitter Flashmob
Moscow is using social media to drum up support for the latest Russian accused of espionage.
NRA Activist Maria Butina Had Ties to Russian Spies
Court documents reveal new details about Maria Butina's activities in the U.S.
Who Is Maria Butina? Justice Dept. Charged NRA Activist
Maria Butina could be the link between the Trump campaign and the NRA.
Trump Invited To Kremlin On Behalf of Putin: Report
"Putin is deadly serious about building a good relationship with Mr. Trump," the offer read.