By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/3-indicted-russians-previously-charged-by-robert-mueller Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 3 indicted Russians previously charged by Robert Mueller Politics Oct 4, 2018 10:45 AM EDT LONDON — Justice Department officials say three of the seven Russian military intelligence officials accused in the hacking of anti-doping agencies were previously charged by special counsel Robert Mueller. The three defendants named in an indictment unsealed Thursday also were named in a July indictment that accused Russia of hacking Democratic email accounts and facilitating the release of stolen emails. John Demers, the Justice Department’s top national security official, said the new indictment didn’t arise out of Mueller’s investigation. But he says the Russian hackers in the latest case allegedly used some of the same methods and had the same general goal: to spread disinformation and confusion. Demers says the indictment shows hackers can’t use anonymity to hide from the law. READ MORE: U.S. charges 7 Russian intel officers for cybercrimes We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
LONDON — Justice Department officials say three of the seven Russian military intelligence officials accused in the hacking of anti-doping agencies were previously charged by special counsel Robert Mueller. The three defendants named in an indictment unsealed Thursday also were named in a July indictment that accused Russia of hacking Democratic email accounts and facilitating the release of stolen emails. John Demers, the Justice Department’s top national security official, said the new indictment didn’t arise out of Mueller’s investigation. But he says the Russian hackers in the latest case allegedly used some of the same methods and had the same general goal: to spread disinformation and confusion. Demers says the indictment shows hackers can’t use anonymity to hide from the law. READ MORE: U.S. charges 7 Russian intel officers for cybercrimes We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now