Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy against US

  • Butina could face up to six months in prison, lawyer says
  • Butina allegedly infiltrated NRA to influence US politics

A woman accused of acting as a Russian agent to infiltrate a powerful gun lobby group and influence US policy toward Moscow has pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy in a deal with prosecutors that could give them insight into Russian meddling in American politics.

Related: Accused spy Maria Butina met with Russia's former US ambassador

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