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NEW: Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina pleaded not guilty to the charges today, and a federal magistrate judge ordered her held without bond pending trial, finding there were no release conditions that would ensure her return to court. More soon. Earlier: https://t.co/1TRABDBimV

— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) July 18, 2018

Govt has provided exhibits shown today at Maria Butina’s hearing — handwritten list referring to Russian FSB, photo of Butina at a restaurant with an expelled Russian diplomat, and Butina at the Capitol on Inauguration Day. Prev: https://t.co/1TRABDBimV pic.twitter.com/7E8gW6ypRo

— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) July 18, 2018