The US Department of Justice has reportedly moved to launch a criminal inquiry into the roots of the ‘Russiagate’ probe, which fizzled after failing to uncover any damning evidence of collusion between the US president and Moscow.

A months-long review launched by Attorney General William Barr into the origins of the ill-fated Russia investigation, repeatedly denounced by US President Donald Trump as a “hoax” and a “witch hunt,” has been transformed to a criminal inquiry, multiple media outlets reported late Thursday, citing US officials.

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Source: RT