Russian Firm Dodging U.S. Questions on ‘Putin’s Chef’ Ties
- Concord is the only Russian entity fighting Mueller charges
- Prosecutors say it hasn’t handed over emails, calendar entries
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The only Russian entity that has responded to U.S. charges of meddling in the 2016 presidential election could be held in contempt of court in Washington for not answering subpoenas ahead of its April trial.
Concord Management and Consulting LLC -- controlled by a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin -- was given one day to explain why it hasn’t responded to prosecutors’ requests for documents including emails or payment records tied to Russia’s troll farm, the Internet Research Agency.