Paul Kamenar emphasized that Andrew Miller had already been interviewed by two FBI agents and largely cooperated with Robert Mueller’s (pictured) investigation, including on document requests. | Andrew Harnik/AP Judge finds Roger Stone associate in contempt for refusing to appear before grand jury

A close associate of Roger Stone — the longtime confidant of President Donald Trump — has been held in contempt of court for refusing to appear before special counsel Robert Mueller’s grand jury, his attorney confirmed Friday.

Andrew Miller’s attorney Paul Kamenar told reporters outside a federal courthouse in Washington that Miller — who lost a court fight to invalidate Mueller’s investigation — won’t face immediate punishment. The court, he said, agreed to stay penalties until after Miller appeals the ruling upholding the legitimacy of the Mueller investigation.


Miller has ignored subpoenas to appear before the grand jury three times in recent weeks. He’s one of a slew of Stone associates who have been called to testify in the probe. Another, Kristin Davis — who famously ran a prostitution ring in New York City — was slated to appear Friday afternoon.

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Kamenar emphasized that Miller had already been interviewed by two FBI agents and largely cooperated with Mueller’s investigation, including on document requests. But he said Miller drew the line at a grand jury appearance.

Kamenar emphasized that refusing to appear before the grand jury was a technically “necessary step” in order to appeal the ruling last week that upheld Mueller’s legitimacy.

“He has been more than cooperative with the special counsel,” Kamenar said.

Kamenar also floated the notion that the fight could make its way to the Supreme Court — portending a potential legal fight that he said he hoped the court’s newest nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, might have a chance to rule on.

