Rosenstein: "public interest requires me to place this investigation under the authority of a person who exercises a degree of independence"pic.twitter.com/kX7rJgsxoG
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Rosenstein: "public interest requires me to place this investigation under the authority of a person who exercises a degree of independence"pic.twitter.com/kX7rJgsxoG
Feinstein, ranking Dem on Judiciary, on Mueller appointment: "[T]here’s no better person who could be asked to perform this function."pic.twitter.com/CvPm46nTFs
Note: Here's the authority given to Mueller today —>pic.twitter.com/EpYcMVXusL
So, the special counsel HAS prosecutorial authority. However, the special counsel doesn't need to prosecute; he also can investigate.
Here's the limit on Mueller, which, in this case, would be exercised by Rosenstein:pic.twitter.com/175bwWGphY
Also, here's when Rosenstein would have to inform Congress: Basically, if he fires Mueller or stops Mueller from doing what he decides.pic.twitter.com/upWlbbQN72
CREW: It took too long, but "we commend them on their appointment of Robert Mueller, the right man for the job."pic.twitter.com/nQOBOCGaut
Took a while to put these words together. Trump statement:pic.twitter.com/5aZZRARDz6
My only question is: To what is this statement referring?
Today's reminder that Team Obama was really good at saying nothing when they wanted to say nothing.https://twitter.com/TVietor08/status/864984870719692800 …
Grassley: "Mueller has a strong reputation for independence, and comes with the right credentials for this job."pic.twitter.com/NeTuMhSe7E
Among the most important bits of the DAG's order, beyond the man appointed: 28 CFR 600.7(b). https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/28/600.7 … (1/2)
"If the [DAG] concludes that a proposed action by a Special Counsel should not be pursued, the [DAG] shall notify Congress..." (2/2)
Correct. Special Counsel regs are pretty robust.
To be clear: Rosenstein, not Sessions. Right?
Yes, Rosenstein. Based on Sessions' recusal. (28 CFR 600.1 specifically mentions recusal in this context.)
Thanks.
what is the difference, if any, b/t special counsel and independent prosecutor?
One could fire the former if so inclined. That's not true with the latter. SC is a bit less in the eyes of the law. Law for IP lapsed.
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