Indictment Filed Against Dimitri Simes, Former Think Tank President
What happened
A federal indictment was filed against Dimitri Simes, who is accused of working for Channel One, a television channel placed under U.S. economic sanctions in 2022. Simes, who is 78, was raided at his home in Huntly, Virginia, on August 13, 2024, while he was abroad. The indictment was filed in September 2026.
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Why it matters
The charges relate to the intersection of journalism and international sanctions. The indictment involves a former president of the Center for the National Interest, raising questions about the vetting and oversight of leadership within think tanks.
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Who's involved
- Dimitri SimesRussian-American political pundit facing federal indictment.
- Matt TaibbiAward-winning author scheduled to moderate a discussion on the charges.
- Center for the National InterestThink tank where Simes served as president.
- Channel OneTelevision channel whose work for it is central to the indictment.
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The entities involved
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Dimitri Simes
Russian-American political pundit (1947-)
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Matt Taibbi
American author and journalist (born 1970)
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Center for the National Interest
Non-profit organization in the USA
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