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FBI beams search light on Trump’s son-in-law over Russia ties

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FBI beams search light on Trump’s son-in-law over Russia ties

Jared Kushner, a senior White House adviser and son-in-law of controversial US President Donald Trump is under investigation by the FBI over his links with Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

Kushner is being investigated because of his meetings in December and other possible interactions with the Russian ambassador and a banker from Moscow, a report, citing people familiar with the investigation revealed.

“Mr. Kushner previously volunteered to share with Congress what he knows about these meetings. He will do the same if he is contacted in connection with any other inquiry,” Gorelick said.

Read also: Trump’s former security advise slammed with 2 new subpoenas

The FBI, several congressional committees and a special counsel appointed by the Justice Department are looking into allegations of meddling by Russia in the 2016 U.S. election and possible ties between Trump’s presidential campaign and Russian officials seeking to influence the election.

In a related development, former national security adviser Michael Flynn has been compelled to turn over documents related to his contacts with Russian officials, the Senate Intelligence Committee has announced two new subpoenas against him.

The Senate Intelligence Committee also added that Flynn risks being held in contempt of Congress if he does not comply with the requests.

Flynn earlier this week invoked the Fifth Amendment and rejected the committee’s subpoena for documents relating to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The Fifth Amendment gives an individual the right to avoid self-incrimination.

 

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