WASHINGTON, D.C. – Special Counsel John Durham’s team in its opening argument Tuesday alleged that former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann used the FBI as "a political tool" to "manipulate" the bureau on "the eve" of the 2016 presidential election to create an "October surprise" against then-candidate Donald Trump — a plan that "largely succeeded."
Sussmann-Durham trial: Prosecution says Clinton lawyer used FBI to create an 'October surprise' against Trump
Sussmann-Durham trial: Prosecution says Clinton lawyer used FBI to create an 'October surprise' against Trump