The Kremlin and President Donald Trump have each denied allegations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded in the 2016 presidential election – but the probe into Russia’s meddling is forging ahead.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced the first charges in the investigation in October. Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser, was charged with lying to the FBI about his communications with a Russian ambassador on Dec. 1.
Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman, and his associate, Richard Gates, were required to turn themselves into federal authorities as they were indicted on 12 counts – ranging from conspiracy against the U.S., to conspiracy to launder money.
George Papadopoulos, a former foreign policy adviser to Trump’s campaign, pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his connections with Russian officials.