Breaking: Exclusive: Trump lawyers examining controversial 1994 Espy investigation that could provide cover for Russia probe

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   President Trump's lawyers are closely examining a 24-year-old investigation of former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy as they negotiate the terms of the president's possible interview with Russia special counsel Robert Mueller's team and related requests for White House documents, three officials familiar with the matter said. Trump's legal team is in early talks with federal investigators about a possible interview with the president related to the wide-ranging investigation into Russia's election interference and possible collusion with Trump associates. The contentious 1994 independent counsel investigation of Espy, which featured a protracted battle over White House documents, was a legal test over how far presidential privilege could extend when potential crimes are at stake. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108