Despite FBI Denials, Dossier May Have Influenced Russia Probe Opening, Growing Evidence Indicates

Despite FBI Denials, Dossier May Have Influenced Russia Probe Opening, Growing Evidence Indicates
Former MI6 official Christopher Steele in this file photo. AP Photo
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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The FBI team that ran the Russia investigation in 2016 may have known of the infamous Steele dossier months earlier than when they acknowledged receiving it, several pieces of evidence indicate. They may have even known before they opened the investigation.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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