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Mueller Brings Heightened Scrutiny to Roger Stone, Longtime Trump Adviser

• By Sadie Gurman and Shelby Holliday

Special counsel Robert Mueller is bringing heightened scrutiny to Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to President Trump who claimed he had interactions with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the 2016 presidential campaign. 

On Thursday, Mr. Mueller subpoenaed the man Mr. Stone claims was his back channel to WikiLeaks throughout the campaign—New York comedian and radio personality Randy Credico. The subpoena was confirmed by Mr. Credico's attorney, Martin Stolar.

Separately, self-described "Manhattan Madam" Kristin Davis, who has close ties with Mr. Stone, testified Friday before the grand jury hearing evidence in Mr. Mueller's Russia investigation, her spokeswoman said.

The probe is looking at alleged Russian interference in the campaign and any possible coordination with Trump associates. The investigation has resulted in charges against four former campaign officials and more than two dozen Russians. Russia has denied meddling in the election.

Mr. Mueller's interest in Mr. Stone stems largely from his interactions with WikiLeaks and the online persona Guccifer 2.0. In an indictment last month, the special counsel's office alleged Guccifer 2.0 was a front for Russian intelligence officials who hacked material later released by WikiLeaks.


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