Roger Stone Found Guilty Of Witness Tampering, Lying To Congress

Roger Stone was found guilty of witness tampering, lying to Congress, and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from the special counsel investigation into Russian interference. Stone's conviction includes five counts of lying to Congress, one count of witness tampering, and one count of obstruction. Evidence showed Stone's attempts to contact WikiLeaks and obtain information to benefit Trump's campaign. President Trump criticized the verdict, citing a double standard. Despite violating a gag order, Stone was not taken into custody immediately. His sentencing is set for February 6, 2020, with a potential 50-year prison sentence.

What was Roger Stone found guilty of in the special counsel investigation?

• Bribery

• Witness tampering and lying to Congress

• Tax evasion

• Money laundering

Which of the following was NOT a charge against Roger Stone?

• Embezzlement

• Obstructing a congressional proceeding

• Witness tampering

• Lying to Congress

What did Stone fail to provide to Congress in 2017?

• Financial records

• Documents showing attempts to contact WikiLeaks

• Emails from the Trump campaign

• Phone records

How did President Trump react to Stone's conviction?

• He pardoned Stone immediately

• He remained silent

• He called it a double standard

• He praised the justice system

What was the potential prison sentence Roger Stone faced?

• 10 years

• Life imprisonment

• 25 years

• 50 years