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Mueller investigation of Steele dossier

Robert Mueller's investigation and findings on the Steele dossier's accuracy and role in the Russia probe

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Jan 27, 2026
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Steele dossier

is a 2016 collection of memos by alleging ties and kompromat between and ; it was paid for by while working for Democratic clients and published by in January 2017 as unverified “raw intelligence” . T...

Feb 1, 2026
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How did the Mueller report assess the accuracy of the Steele dossier’s claims?

The report treated the as one piece of raw reporting—not a foundational corroborated source—and largely did not confirm its most sensational allegations; Mueller’s team noted passing overlaps with bro...

Jan 26, 2026

What did official investigations (Mueller, DOJ inspector general) conclude about the dossier's accuracy and use?

Official reviews by and the concluded that the was a mixture of unverified raw intelligence, some limited corroboration, and demonstrably false claims, and that ’s use of dossier material in contained...

Jan 22, 2026

How many convictions have resulted from the probe and what sentences were handed down?

Reporting supplied does not identify a single, named “probe” with an attributable tally of convictions and sentences; available documents instead explain how convictions and sentencing work and offer ...

Jan 16, 2026

Did Trump comply with subpoenas from the Mueller investigation in 2017–2019?

The short answer is no: Robert Mueller’s team did not subpoena President Trump to compel testimony during the special counsel investigation, and therefore there was no subpoena from that investigation...

Jan 6, 2026

What evidence did the Mueller Report present on Trump campaign Russia contacts?

The Mueller Report cataloged extensive "links" and contacts between Trump campaign officials and people tied to the Russian government—detailing meetings, communications, and offers of hacked material...