US special counsel’s office: Trump ally Roger Stone arrested in Florida..
A breaking news event occurring Friday before sunrise in Florida..
Developing
In an indictment returned in Washington on Thursday, Mr. Stone was also charged with obstructing an official proceeding and trying to persuade a witness to lie to investigators.
Mr. Stone was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, and will make an initial appearance in federal court there Friday, the special counsel’s office said.
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Afternoon update: Roger Stone is out of jail on bail..
And the government may be soon open.
