By July 2021, John Durham had all necessary evidence indicating that the key premises of his investigation were false. Notably, he continued for an additional two years, leading to prosecutions of Michael Sussmann and Igor Danchenko, both of which resulted in acquittals. The investigation appears driven by motivations such as Bill Barr’s preemptive decision for an inquiry before reviewing Mueller's findings, suggesting Durham was misled by Russian disinformation, and reports from officials like John Ratcliffe that misrepresented circumstances surrounding his investigation.
By July 2021, John Durham had virtually all the evidence he needed to know that both premises of his investigation were false.
Durham continued his investigation for two more years, pursuing prosecutions of Michael Sussmann and Igor Danchenko, which resulted in acquittals.
Durham's investigation was viewed as an effort to avenge the Russian investigation without substantial evidence to support its premises.
Several factors, including Bill Barr's determination and the influence of Russian conspiracy theories, contributed to the ongoing investigation despite a lack of evidence.
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