US special counsel’s office: Trump ally Roger Stone arrested in Florida..
A breaking news event occurring Friday before sunrise in Florida..
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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.