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Miami Probe Targets Officials Over Russia Interference Claims

12/17/2025

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A Miami-based investigation led by Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. Attorney in Miami appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, probes officials over alleged misconduct tied to Russia's 2016 interference.
Critics, including former prosecutors, call the inquiry a "fishing expedition" with little factual basis, noting prior investigations exonerated the officials.
The probe is influenced by right-wing attorney Mike Davis and aims to target figures from the earlier inquiries against Trump.

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A Miami-based investigation led by Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. Attorney in Miami appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, probes officials over alleged misconduct tied to Russia's 2016 interference.
Critics, including former prosecutors, call the inquiry a "fishing expedition" with little factual basis, noting prior investigations exonerated the officials.
The probe is influenced by right-wing attorney Mike Davis and aims to target figures from the earlier inquiries against Trump.