A U.S. district judge denied bail to alleged Russian agent Maria Butina on Monday, arguing she poses a serious flight risk before her trial, according to several media reports.
Ms. Butina was charged by the Justice Department with acting as a foreign agent to influence the U.S. political system in July without registering. According to the FBI, she posed as a student at American University despite working on behalf of the Russian government.
She has denied all allegations.
• Gabriella Muñoz can be reached at gmunoz@washingtontimes.com.
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