Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Spies for 2016 Campaign Hacking

The transcript details an indictment against Russian military officers for interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The defendants used cyber operations, including spear phishing and malware, to steal and disseminate information. They created fictitious personas to release stolen data and used cryptocurrencies to conceal their activities. The indictment includes multiple charges, but no Americans are accused of crimes. The DOJ emphasizes the importance of non-partisan responses to foreign interference and the ongoing investigation.

What were the charges related to money laundering against the defendants?

What was the outcome of the indictment regarding American citizens?

What is the significance of the statement regarding the presumption of innocence in the justice system?