Greg Craig Acquitted of False Statements About Ukraine Work
- Ex-Obama counsel was accused of trying to mislead officials
- Juror says it took some discussions, but in the end all agreed
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A federal jury found Gregory Craig not guilty of misleading federal officials about his work for a Russia-aligned regime of Ukraine’s government while a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
The acquittal on Wednesday, after a three-week trial, is a blow to the U.S. Justice Department, which has intensified its scrutiny of foreign lobbying.