Russian analyst who worked on Steele dossier pleads not guilty to federal charges

Washington — A Russian analyst who was indicted last week on federal charges of lying to the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election pleaded not guilty to all five counts on Wednesday.

Igor Danchenko, a 43-year-old Russian national, was arraigned in federal district court in Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga set a preliminary trial date for Danchenko of April 18, 2022.  

Following his arrest last week, Danchenko was released on a $100,000 bond, and he will remain free before trial.