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Russian-American charged with acting as illegal Russian agent in the US

A dual Russian-American citizen has been charged with acting as a spy in the US, according to court filings that say she ran organizations that "sought to spread Russian propaganda."

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A dual Russian-American citizen has been charged with acting as a spy in the US, according to court filings that say she ran organizations that "sought to spread Russian propaganda."

Highlights

  • A dual Russian-American citizen has been charged with acting as a spy in the US.
  • The complaint alleges that Elena Branson worked on behalf of the Russian government and Russian officials.
  • Prosecutors allege she coordinated meetings for Russian officials to lobby US political officials and businesspeople.
  • CNN has attempted to contact Branson for comment on the charges.
  • It’s alleged that Branson ran organizations that “sought to spread Russian propaganda,” according to the complaint.Read more from CNN.com: Do you know who is charged?