Mueller's Russia investigation: What to know (Report)

As the probe into Russia’s influence in the 2016 presidential election continues, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has led to its first charges.

Paul Manafort, 68, the former campaign chairman for President Trump, and his associate, Rick Gates, 45, were indicted by a federal grand jury on Monday for charges stemming from conspiracy against the U.S., to conspiracy to launder money.

George Papadopoulos, 30, who served as a foreign policy adviser on Trump’s presidential campaign, pleaded guilty on Oct. 5 to making false statements to FBI agents, according to unsealed court documents.

Mueller, 73, impaneled a grand jury earlier in August as part of his examination.

Appointment

The Department of Justice announced the appointment of Mueller…