U.S. judge delays sentencing of admitted Russian agent Butina

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Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to delay the sentencing of Maria Butina, who has admitted to working as a Russian agent to infiltrate a gun rights group and make inroads with U.S. conservative activists and Republicans, at the request of a prosecutor who cited her ongoing cooperation.

Butina, 30, has been in custody since her arrest in July. She pleaded guilty in December to one count of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Russia.

Robert Driscoll, Butina’s attorney, told U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in court on Tuesday his client is ready to be sentenced.

“From our perspective, we’re ready to go,” Driscoll said.

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U.S. LEGAL NEWS FEBRUARY 26, 2019 / 3:52 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO
Sarah N. Lynch
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[RandySF]

1. Red Sparrow is singing

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2. Dang.....An-tic-ipa-a--tion it's makin' me wait................... nt