| President Trump's longtime confidant and informal adviser Roger Stone has been indicted on seven charges in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. http://bit.ly/2TcYRWj The charges: One count of obstruction of an official proceeding, one count of witness tampering and five counts of false statements. "According to the indictment, Stone obstructed the investigations by the House Intelligence Committee and the FBI into Russian interference in the election." Details of the charges: http://bit.ly/2TcYRWj Where WikiLeaks comes in: "The indictment also conspicuously mentions that 'a senior Trump campaign official was directed to contact Stone' about what WikiLeaks might have on Hillary Clinton." Yeah, but: "The indictment does not, however, attempt to explain why Stone would lie about this or lay out a definitive story about what did happen between Stone and WikiLeaks back then. Stone also has not been charged with any criminal activity occurring during the campaign." http://bit.ly/2Dy9GwF Read the indictment: http://bit.ly/2FWTiY6 Stone's $250k bond: A federal judge ruled that Stone is not a flight risk and can be released for $250k signature bond. http://bit.ly/2MCjI2U Getting traction -- how Stone was arrested: "Just saw CNN exclusive video of federal agents' paramilitary-style Roger Stone arrest in Florida this morning. 'Many lights, heavy weaponry,' according to CNN producer on scene." (From the Washington Examiner's Byron York) http://bit.ly/2UeJ2OY CNN video of the early-morning FBI arrest: Yikes, this looks intense! Watch: https://cnn.it/2TewwPs ^^Why the CNN video matters: "CNN cameras were at the raid of Roger Stone... so FBI obviously tipped off CNN... even if you don't like Stone, it is curious why Mueller's office tipped off CNN instead of trying to quietly arrest Stone; quiet arrests are more likely to be safe to the FBI and the person arrested." (Via Greta Van Susteren) http://bit.ly/2CMBfRh Reaction to Greta’s tweet from a CNN reporter: CNN’s MJ Lee responded, “Our reporter on the scene [David Shortell] reported on air that there was unusual grand jury activity yesterday so decided to stake out — a decision any other reporter/outlet could have made.” MJ Lee's full response to Greta Van Susteren: http://bit.ly/2Hu0D3S JUST NOW – Stone emerges: "Any error I made in my testimony would be both immaterial and without intent," Stone said. http://bit.ly/2S6CSTr Video of Stones entrance to giving remarks: This is really…something. Expect to see this video used as a meme. Watch: http://bit.ly/2Rhw0hE Smaaall world -- guess who watched the arrest?: Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson tweeted, "FBI arrested my neighbor Roger before my morning jog, I've only seen shit like that in movies, crazy to start to my Friday." http://bit.ly/2UggHrn Meanwhile in New York: "F.B.I. agents were also seen carting hard drives and other evidence from Mr. Stone's apartment in Harlem." (Via The New York Times) https://nyti.ms/2CHSJOS Just now on MSNBC -- weird: "Errrr. MSNBC is showing footage from Godfather Part II to tell a news story about Roger Stone." (Via The Hill's Ian Swanson) http://bit.ly/2Dze2U8 Photo: http://bit.ly/2HwuHfh Check out Roger Stone's Instagram post from around 10 a.m. this morning: Interesting. http://bit.ly/2RdOOhR Throwback: Here's a photo of Roger Stone in The Hill's offices. Photo from Niall Stanage: http://bit.ly/2FMUJcw If you want a refresher on Roger Stone: Here's a profile of Stone in The Weekly Standard from 2007. It's getting a lot of attention today: https://tws.io/2RfOcbp I'm not saying it is Connecticut's fault, but...: Two people indicted in the special counsel investigation -- Paul Manafort and Roger Stone -- are from Connecticut. http://bit.ly/2MvOTwB | 
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