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What You Need To Know About The Russia Investigations: Alleged Obstruction

What is obstruction of justice and what role does it play in the Russia imbroglio?
The question of obstruction of justice could be a key part of the Justice Department special counsel's investigation.

What is obstruction of justice?

It's against the law to frustrate or try to frustrate an investigation, even if no underlying crime was committed. Lying to federal investigators is a crime on its own and so is acting more broadly to prevent or delay or otherwise interfere with the course of their work.

It's also politically important: The last two occasions on which

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