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Attorney Who Altered Email During Russia Probe May Be Able To Practice Law Again

Ashe Schow
Attorney Who Altered Email During Russia Probe May Be Able To Practice Law Again
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The former FBI attorney who altered an email during the Russia probe – making it appear as though former Trump campaign aide Carter Page hadn’t been a CIA asset when, in fact, he was – may be able to practice law again in year.

Kevin Clinesmith, the attorney, pleaded guilty in August 2020 on a charge of felony false statement, receiving one year of probation and 400 hours of community service for his role in continuing the investigation into whether then-President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with Russia to steal the election.

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