Durham Case Reveals Details of FBI’s Reliance on Danchenko

Danchenko’s information was spread throughout intelligence community, FBI handler testifies

Russian analyst Igor Danchenko (C) arrives at the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse with his lawyers in Alexandria, Va., on Oct. 11, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images

News Analysis

John Durham’s prosecution of Igor Danchenko has revealed many details on his work for the FBI, but one overlooked—and crucial—element has been how Danchenko’s claims were used not just by the FBI but throughout the intelligence community.