The trial of a Russian national accused of lying to federal investigators about information he contributed to the so-called Steele dossier is set to begin this week.
In this Nov. 10, 2021, file photo, Russian analyst Igor Danchenko arrives at the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse before being arraigned in Alexandria, Va.The trial of a Russian national accused of lying to federal investigators about information he contributed to the so-called Steele dossier is set to begin this week, marking a major test for the special counsel investigating the origins of the FBI probe of former President Donald Trump's relationship with Russia.
Danchenko's trial, which begins Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia, is expected to offer special counsel John Durham an opportunity to justify his years-long probe, which Trump and his allies once hoped would uncover a widespread "deep-state" conspiracy within the bureau. Prosecutors accused Danchenko of falsely telling the FBI that he never communicated with an unidentified U.S.-based individual "who was a long-time participant in Democratic Party Politics" about any allegations included in the dossier -- whereas the indictment says Danchenko had actually sourced one or more of the allegations to that individual.
Former President Donald Trump walks to the podium for a campaign rally at Legacy Sports USA on Oct. 9, 2022, in Mesa, Ariz.The indictment goes on to claim that Danchenko "never spoke to" Millian at all, which would support Millian's longstanding contention that he was not the source – knowing or unwitting – of any material in the dossier. Millian has called any suggestions that he was a source "a blatant lie.
last year that he was "interested to see what [Durham] publishes and what he says about us and others," but did not fear any personal legal exposure."Are you worried you'll be indicted?" Stephanopoulos added.MORE: Behind the dossier: Christopher Steele not worried about facing charges in Durham investigation
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