Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs

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Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!
 

Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!
the only real attempt to overturn an election was the attempt to illegally overturn the 2016 election by dems .
 
the only real attempt to overturn an election was the attempt to illegally overturn the 2016 election by dems .
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You forgot the 2001 election of Bush 43....Remember the hanging "Chad" that Democrats were so interested in?
 

Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!
Does it not occur to you after digesting all that nonsense that it is all theatre ?
Standard Deflection away from big time Traitors and corruption .
 

As an FBI Official Is Sentenced for Working Directly With Russia, News Outlets Erase One Key Detail​

15 Dec 2023 ~~ By Brad Slager

(Excerpt)
In looking over the reports today, this is a glaring blind spot. Reuters saw no need to include how Chaz was involved. The Washington Post saw no need to mention either Donald Trump or the collusion investigation McGonigal kicked off. Equally muted is CBS News. ABC News was also silent on this notable dose of history. Well, I am confident the Associated Press, venerated news syndicate that it is, will surely include…uh, nope. The AP even gave a mention of McGonigal’s career, including the very years he sparked the Trump-Russia investigation within his agency, yet felt it was not important to include this detail.
  • McGonigal was special agent in charge of the FBI’s counter-intelligence division in New York from 2016 to 2018. He supervised investigations of Russian oligarchs, including Deripaska.
This is a firm display of the press turning its back on yet another component of what has been the most blatant case of media malpractice seen in a decade. Their avoidance of McGonigal’s involvement mirrors the denial today of the existence of the Steele Dossier. For years, they hinged their reporting that Trump allegedly sought dirt on Hillary — criminally supplied by Russian interests — all on a document that was itself the very epitome of what they were alleging.
Christopher Steele, at the behest of Fusion GPS and funded by the Hillary Clinton legal team, compiled the contents of his dossier with intel fed to him by Russian players. Then, they cravenly used this document to charge Trump with the very actions that were employed to create the document. And the media played right along with the subterfuge. Now, as they are facing another key player in this monumental scam who is guilty of what they accuse, they are collectively turning their backs.

Commentary:
Let’s not forget that McGonical Democrat donor and was Peter Stokz's boss. I’d guess that's why we won’t be treated to a perp walk huh. I’d love to see that arrogant little prick in an Orange jumper and plastic flip flops.
There is more to this saga. Deripaska was, a figure used by certain government agencies and officials as a “back channel” to accomplish certain….requests for assistance. They Include Senator Mark Warner, head of Senate Intelligence Committee.
‘Rather Not Have Paper Trail’ — Leaked Messages Show Dem Sen Talking With Russian Oligarch’s Lobbyist
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner texted with Russian oligarch lobbyist in effort to contact dossier author Christopher Steele
Deripaska had quite a web of interests for which he sought to evade sanctions including bringing a girlfriend into the US to give birth to his child (presumably now a US citizen by birth)
In 2009 the FBI under head Robert Mueller, asked Deripaska to fund a mission to get US agent Robert Levinson out of Iran.
Mueller may have a conflict — and it leads directly to a Russian oligarch
John McCain and his campaign manager also had 2006-2008 meetings with Deripaska…hmm, thought John hated the Russians. Maybe certain…information…about his time as a POW needed to be buried.
Clinton Foundation Timeline
Deripaska in the Clinton timeline
Clinton Foundation Timeline
 

Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!
You do realize that the Russian investigation was a republican one right?...which sort of reverses the entire premise of your narrative.

That said, this guy was more helpful to Trump then anyone else. He was part of the group that called out the laptop emails just before the 2016 Election. If anything he was a Trump deep stater not a Dem one.
 
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Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!

Let is not forget that the US economic sanctions are totally illegal, in violation of the 1906 Geneva conventions that prohibit any constraint on civilian commerce, and against US law that makes it illegal to reduce any economic transactions by force, without compensation.

But I agree this shows a double standard in the abuse of Trump by the FBI.
 
You do realize that the Russian investigation was a republican one right?...which sort of reverses the entire premise of your narrative.

That said, this guy was more helpful to Trump then anyone else. He was part of the group that called out the laptop emails just before the 2016 Election. If anything he was a Trump deep stater not a Dem one.

That makes no sense because the investigation of Russian collusion by the Trump campaign was not a "republican one".
And there obviously was more than enough evidence to charge Hillary, not only with violating FOIA by using her own email servers, but of sending classified docs in her emails.
They did not need the Weiner laptop.
The fact Hillary had her server wiped alone was an obvious criminal act.
 
That makes no sense because the investigation of Russian collusion by the Trump campaign was not a "republican one".

Which Democrat appointed Mueller?

And there obviously was more than enough evidence to charge Hillary, not only with violating FOIA by using her own email servers, but of sending classified docs in her emails.

But they didn't so you must be wrong... unless of course you think it's "deep state" in which case honest discussion with you is not possible.

They did not need the Weiner laptop.

It didn't seem to help, I will give yah that.

The fact Hillary had her server wiped alone was an obvious criminal act.
No it wasn't and she didn't wipe it.

You may want to read up on the specifics...focus on the who and timelines.
 
Let is not forget that the US economic sanctions are totally illegal, in violation of the 1906 Geneva conventions that prohibit any constraint on civilian commerce, and against US law that makes it illegal to reduce any economic transactions by force, without compensation.

But I agree this shows a double standard in the abuse of Trump by the FBI.
WRONG

The US sanctions are legal
 
Which Democrat appointed Mueller?



But they didn't so you must be wrong... unless of course you think it's "deep state" in which case honest discussion with you is not possible.



It didn't seem to help, I will give yah that.


No it wasn't and she didn't wipe it.

You may want to read up on the specifics...focus on the who and timelines.
It has been factually proven by publicly available voter registration information shows that 13 of the 17 members of Mueller's team have previously registered as Democrats.
Then there's Andrew Weissman that has continued his TDS crusade.
 
It has been factually proven by publicly available voter registration information shows that 13 of the 17 members of Mueller's team have previously registered as Democrats.
Then there's Andrew Weissman that has continued his TDS crusade.
So? If you don't like how Republicans started and ran the investigation take it up with them.

What's that have to with Dems?
 

Former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Who Investigated Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Colluding with Russian Oligarchs​

16 Dec 2023 ~~ By Jim Hoft

A former high-ranking FBI official has been sentenced to over four years in prison for colluding with Russian oligarchs.
Charles McGonigal, once the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York, faced charges for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and committing money laundering.
McGonigal, 55, from New York City, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and ordered to pay a $40,000 fine on Thursday.
McGonigal was arrested earlier this year for conspiring with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. government.
His guilty plea in August followed a detailed investigation revealing his agreement in 2021 to provide services to Oleg Deripaska, including attempting to have him removed from the U.S. sanctions list in 2019.
“After his tenure as a high-level FBI official who supervised and participated in investigations of Russian oligarchs, Charles McGonigal has now admitted that he agreed to evade U.S. sanctions by providing services to one of those oligarchs, Oleg Deripaska,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York in a statement.
“This office will continue to hold to account those who violate U.S. sanctions for their own financial benefit.”
“Charles McGonigal, by his own admission, betrayed his oath and actively concealed his illicit work at the bidding of a sanctioned Russian oligarch,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
“Today’s plea shows the Department of Justice’s resolve to pursue and dismantle the illegal networks that Russian oligarchs use to try to escape the reach of our sanctions and evade our laws.”
In September, McGonigal admitted that he received at least $225,000 in cash from a person with whom he also traveled internationally, during which they met with foreign citizens. This person later became an informant for the FBI in a criminal case concerning foreign political lobbying, a case over which McGonigal had supervisory authority, according to the DOJ.
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the gravity of McGonigal’s betrayal, noting, “Charles McGonigal violated the trust his country placed in him by using his high-level position at the FBI to prepare for his future in business. Once he left public service, he jeopardized our national security by providing services to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian tycoon who acts as Vladimir Putin’s agent. Today’s sentence is a reminder that anyone who violates United States sanctions — particularly those in whom this country has placed its trust — will pay a heavy penalty.”
Executive Assistant Director Larissa L. Knapp of the FBI’s National Security Branch condemned McGonigal’s conduct as a clear act of betrayal.
“Charles McGonigal’s conduct can be summed up in one word – betrayal. He betrayed everything he once swore to protect. Today’s sentencing is a message to all, no matter who they are, the FBI does not tolerate those who choose to jeopardize US National Security. Prioritizing personal gains over one’s oath to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”



Commentary:
What is hugely being missed is that Charles McGonigal the mow former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division in New York turns out to be a Russian plant, after saying Trump was a Russian plant.
You have to ask yourself; How did our "seventeen intelligence agencies" totally miss this?
He was not charged with espionage and treason. That is remarkable.
You can once again see that even espionage is acceptable when Democrats and our enemies conspire against America.
The Democrat definition of equal justice is once more in your face Just-Us.
It continues to be sad days for lady justice.
Everything Treasonous Democrats and Rino's have accused President Trump and Others of, They themselves are Guilty of Committing! Where's the FBI, DOJ, Congress and Media on this? American citizens are sick and tired of this Double Standard and Coverups allowing these Traitors to get away with their Criminal and Treasonous Activities for Decades!

Well well well.....as time goes by so does the myth of real justice.

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