ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Key moments in the third day of the trial of Igor Danchenko, a key source for the anti-Donald Trump dossier by his own admission, included the revelation that another person connected with the dossier was supportive of Trump’s political rival Hillary Clinton. Clinton helped fund the dossier, which was compiled by ex-British spy Christopher…
Another Dossier Source Viewed Clinton Favorably and Other Key Moments From Day 3 of Danchenko’s Trial
Igor Danchenko Had an Immunity Agreement and Other Takeaways From Day 1 of His Trial
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The primary source for the anti-Donald Trump dossier struck an immunity agreement with the government that he breached by not fully disclosing information, special counsel John Durham said on Oct. 11. Igor Danchenko, who fed information to dossier author Christopher Steele, was employed by the FBI for years, Durham previously revealed. During that time,…
Jury Selected in Trial of Key Source for Anti-Trump Dossier
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Opening arguments in the trial of a key source for the anti-Donald Trump dossier are set for Oct. 12 after a 16-member jury was selected and seated on Tuesday. Igor Danchenko, a Russian national who supplied information to dossier author Christopher Steele, is facing five counts of making false statements to the FBI during interviews…
Special Counsel Durham Can Keep Witness List for Danchenko Trial Secret: Judge
Special counsel John Durham can keep a list of witnesses he plans to call in an upcoming trial secret, a judge ruled on Oct. 7. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga, a George W. Bush appointee, approved a motion from Durham’s team. The witness list will be sealed and will remain under seal until further order from…
John Durham Can’t Discuss Trump Dossier Source’s Alleged Links to Russian Intelligence at Trial: Judge
Special counsel John Durham and his team cannot tell jurors about how the primary source for the anti-Donald Trump dossier has had links to Russian intelligence, a U.S. judge ruled on Oct. 4. The FBI opened an investigation into Igor Danchenko, the dossier source, after a colleague of Danchenko’s tipped off authorities, saying Danchenko had…
Investigation Into FBI ‘Corruption’ Impeded by John Durham Investigation: Senator
Special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion claims has prevented lawmakers from obtaining more information about possible misconduct at the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ), said Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). “Our efforts in terms of investigating Hunter Biden and corruption within the FBI was certainly hampered because we had an…
Judge Rejects Steele Dossier Source’s Request to Dismiss Charges of Lying to FBI
An attempt by Igor Danchenko to get charges of lying to the FBI dismissed failed Sept. 29, meaning he will likely go on trial in October. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga, a George W. Bush appointee, declined to throw out any of the five charges filed against Danchenko after hearing arguments from special counsel John…
Durham Prosecutes FBI Informants, While Protecting Their Handlers
Since being named special counsel in October 2020, John Durham has investigated or indicted several unscrupulous anti-Trump informants. But he has spared the FBI agents who handled them, raising suspicions he’s letting investigators off the hook in his waning investigation of misconduct in the Russiagate probe. In recent court filings, Durham has portrayed the G-men…
PREMIERING 8 PM ET: Kash Patel: FBI’s Washington Headquarters Should Be Disbanded, Agents Sent Back to the Field
This episode will premiere on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. ET. “What were they investigating [Igor Danchenko] for circa 2009, 2010? … Basically trying to buy classified information and sell it to a foreign government. … And they closed the investigation because they lose him, but it turns out, he was in America the…
PREMIERING NOW: Kash Patel: FBI’s Washington Headquarters Should Be Disbanded, Agents Sent Back to the Field
This episode will premiere on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. ET. “What were they investigating [Igor Danchenko] for circa 2009, 2010? … Basically trying to buy classified information and sell it to a foreign government. … And they closed the investigation because they lose him, but it turns out, he was in America the…
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