California man linked to probe by Mueller
SANTA PAULA, Calif. - A California man who pleaded guilty to identity theft as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was a self-described digital marketing strategist who once ran a web site that helped people get around security measures for online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay.
Richard Pinedo, 28, of Santa Paula, pleaded guilty this month to one count of identity fraud as part of the investigation, according to court documents made public Friday by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III.
Although Friday's news linked Pinedo to the ever-expanding investigation into Russia's role in President Donald Trump's election night victory, his attorney
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