US NewsRussian Agent Maria Butina Deported After Release From Florida Jail00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintRussian agent Maria Butina smiles as she speaks to journalists upon her arrival from the United States at Moscow International Airport Sheremetyevo outside Moscow on Oct. 26, 2019. AP Photo/Alexander ZemlianichenkoZachary StieberSenior Reporter10/26/2019|Updated: 10/26/2019A woman convicted of conspiracy to act as a Russian agent was deported to her native country on Oct. 25 after being released from prison.Maria Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison on April 26. She had been in custody since her arrest in July 2018.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesPentagon Investigating Senator After Video Urging Troops to Defy ‘Illegal Orders’Nov 24, 2025Pfizer’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Does Better Than Standard Flu Shot in TrialNov 24, 2025‘Light’ Smokers Still Face Increased Risk of Heart Disease: StudyNov 24, 2025Groups Call on CDC to Reverse Update on Autism and VaccinesNov 21, 2025Related TopicsRussiaMaria Butina
