MSNBC: Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Mueller Indictment Against Russian Firm Accused of Meddling

BRZEZINSKI: “So here are the details of that story Joe just mentioned. A federal judge is refusing to toss out the case by special counsel Robert Mueller against a Russian business accused of helping to fund Moscow’s efforts to meddle in the 2016 election. The judge yesterday ruled against the firm Concord Management and Consulting, which had been seeking to have the indictment against it dismissed saying prosecutors made up a crime to score political points for the probe and to prove its legitimacy. The company is accused of using an extensive social media campaign to influence the election. In her 31-page opinion, the judge who President Trump appointed to the U.S. District Court of last year, rejected Concord's claim. She says prosecutors properly charged the business with trying to obstruct the functions of the U.S. government by avoiding foreign election and lobbying disclosure requirements. Concord is owned by a Russian businessman known as Putin’s chef due to his close ties with the Russian president. The judge said no.”