John Dowd, lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe, leaves team

Thursday, March 22, 2018
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the Russia investigation has left the legal team.

Attorney John Dowd is confirming his decision in an email to The Associated Press.
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Dowd says he "loves the president" and wishes him well.

Another Trump's lawyer, Jay Sekulow, also is confirming Dowd's departure.
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The move comes several days after Trump added a new lawyer to his team - former U.S. attorney Joseph diGenova.
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