Alleged Russian spy may not have offered sex for job, prosecutors concede

Defense: Maria Butina was not a ‘Red Sparrow’ seductress Filing says 29-year-old explored possibility of meeting Trump The alleged Russian spy Maria Butina said she planned to use members of Donald Trump’s entourage to shape his views on Russia shortly before meeting one of Trump’s sons during the 2016 election campaign, prosecutors have alleged. Related: Maria Butina’s alleged backer linked to Kremlin-financed bank and Putin associates Continue reading... source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/08/maria-butina-alleged-russian-spy-sex-job #Headlines by: Jon Swaine in New York and Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington

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