2016 Presidential Election Investigation Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and The FBI launched a counterintelligence investigation into possible links between the Russian government and Trump campaign officials in July of 2016. The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence announced in January 2017 that it was conducting a probe of Russian meddling following a declassified report from the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) detailing a multifaceted effort led by Russian President Vladimir Putin to interfere with the election. The House Permanent Select Committee also announced it is investigating Russia’s active measures during the presidential campaign and underlying intelligence that led to the DNI’�s conclusions about Russia‘s intentions. The committee, led by Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Adam Schiff, also conducted an oversight investigation of Comey’d dismissal and attempts to influence the election after the president fired FBI Director James Comey. Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to lead an investigation into Russian interference and related matters that could result in criminal prosecutions. The Justice Department announced in March 2019 that the special counsel’ve completed its probe, after 22 months, charges against 37 defendants, seven guilty pleas and one conviction at trial.
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(CNN) — Here is a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
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