Mr. Byrne’s resignation came roughly a week after he publicly disclosed that he had a relationship with Maria Butina. Source: NYT > Business – The New York Times
Overstock C.E.O. Takes Aim at ‘Deep State’ After Romance With Russian Agent
Patrick Byrne said in an interview that he was still “quite fond” of Maria Butina, who is now in prison, and that she “should go home and be president of Russia one day.’’ Source: NYT > Business – Michael Corkery