Mueller impanels jury in Russia Probe

[sean miguel]

*grand jury

Published August 03, 2017


Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury to investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

The move is seen as a sign the investigation into the Trump campaign is heating up and entering a new phase. Reuters also reported that grand jury subpoenas have been issued in connection with the meeting Donald Trump Jr. had with a Russian lawyer and others last year.

Russia has denied having a hand in the U.S. presidential election. President Trump, too, has strongly denied allegations of collusion and has frequently called the investigation a “witch hunt.”

Grand juries allow prosecutors to subpoena documents and get witness testimony on the record. They also can seek indictments.

Ty Cobb, special counsel to the president, told Fox News on Thursday he wasn’t aware that Mueller had impaneled a new grand jury but said, "We favor anything that brings this investigation to a swift conclusion."

Cobb also told reporters that, "Grand jury matters are typically secret," and the White House “is committed to fully cooperating with Mr. Mueller."

“We have no reason to believe President Trump is under investigation,” Trump attorney John Dowd told Fox News.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders noted that former FBI Director James Comey repeatedly said Trump was not under investigation earlier this year.

Mueller, who now has a team of 16 attorneys, was brought on as special counsel in May. Prior to his involvement, federal prosecutors reportedly had been using another grand jury, in Alexandria, Va., to help with their criminal investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

The Flynn case focuses on his work in the private sector on behalf of foreign interests.

Asked Thursday about the Journal report, the special counsel's office had no comment.

Trump and his allies have in recent weeks openly criticized Mueller, with one Republican lawmaker even calling for him to step aside.

Other lawmakers have responded with proposals that could serve to shield Mueller from being fired.

Trump also has fumed about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to recuse himself from the Russia case, which cleared the way for Mueller's eventual appointment -- though Sessions has recently been told by the White House his job is considered safe.

Thomas Zeno, a former federal prosecutor, told the Journal that impaneling a grand jury is “confirmation that this is a very vigorous investigation going on.”

Zeno cautioned the step does not automatically mean Mueller will bring charges but added “it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if [the investigation] were winding down.”

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...s-grand-jury-in-russia-probe-wsj-reports.html


Oh shit.

 

[xfire]

So Mueller's a cuck, right?

 

[sean miguel]

I dunno. That's between he, his wife and her boyfriend.

I am interested in what he's found, cuckhood notwithstanding.


bring on the indictments.

 

[sean miguel]

These leaks are illegal.

Rosenstein, not Trump will eventually fire Mueller for conflict of interest.

good, let's hope so, that cuck.

 

[Jack Davenport]

These leaks are illegal.

Rosenstein, not Trump will eventually fire Mueller for conflict of interest.

 

[Jack Davenport]

good, let's hope so, that cuck.

The grand jury is probably for issuing subpoenas.

I wouldn't read too much into it right now.

 

[sean miguel]

The grand jury is probably for issuing subpoenas.

I wouldn't read too much into it right now.

I'm not. This thread was bait. Oops I said that out loud.

 

[meesterperfect]

Its all a show.
The whole thing is a show.
The Russia thing is just one act.

 

[Straight Shooter]

The American people don't care about the Russia probe. Can anyone tell me how their personal lives have been affected by the probe? Americans care first and foremost about their economic well being. It just shows you how clueless the Democrats are that they are making Russia their number one issue

 

[sean miguel]

The American people don't care about the Russia probe. Can anyone tell me how their personal lives have been affected by the probe? Americans care first and foremost about their economic well being. It just shows you how clueless the Democrats are that they are making Russia their number one issue

But if there really is a THERE, there, then this needs to be investigated and perpetrators prosecuted, regardless of the American public's low attention span. This was of course a Democrat ploy from the get go to ultimately unseat the President - it would be a master stroke if they pulled it off. A coup in slow-motion, or Shakespeare in the Park, if you will. An impeached Trump would throw the GOP into disarray even more than it is, and would permanently alienate millions of voters. Democrats are playing Game of Thrones. Good on them.

 

[zeeblofowl_1969]

The American people don't care about the Russia probe. Can anyone tell me how their personal lives have been affected by the probe? Americans care first and foremost about their economic well being. It just shows you how clueless the Democrats are that they are making Russia their number one issue

You are incorrect.
If there is nothing so be it.
If there is something so be that.
If this is true, and fuck if I know if it is, then this is a capitol crime end of story and as such should be examined to the fullest.
As far a Democrats making a side show might I remind you that the GOP spent $100 million to find out Bill likes chubby interns......

 

[sean miguel]

You are incorrect.
If there is nothing so be it.
If there is something so be that.
If this is true, and fuck if I know if it is, then this is a capitol crime end of story and as such should be examined to the fullest.
As far a Democrats making a side show might I remind you that the GOP spent $100 million to find out Bill likes chubby interns......

Exactly. Talk about a witch hunt when the whole thing was just about sex between two consenting adults.

 

[Ace Boobtoucher]

No. The whole thing was about Clinton lying to a grand jury. Better to spend 100 million on that than study why lesbians are fat.

 

[mongo18]

The grand jury is probably for issuing subpoenas.

I wouldn't read too much into it right now.

Yes, I know Hannity told you to think that, but what it really means is that Mueller has seen enough to convince him that there is very likely something there. There may not, but at this point the signs suggest there is. And the high profile lawyers who keep leaving their extremely lucrative private practices to join Mueller's team seem to think so too.

The American people don't care about the Russia probe. Can anyone tell me how their personal lives have been affected by the probe? Americans care first and foremost about their economic well being. It just shows you how clueless the Democrats are that they are making Russia their number one issue

Hahaha, oh boy. You should google "Benghazi"...

 

[Straight Shooter]

You are incorrect.
If there is nothing so be it.
If there is something so be that.
If this is true, and fuck if I know if it is, then this is a capitol crime end of story and as such should be examined to the fullest.
As far a Democrats making a side show might I remind you that the GOP spent $100 million to find out Bill likes chubby interns......

Collusion is not a crime

 

[zeeblofowl_1969]

Collusion is not a crime

It is if it tampers with voter confidence.
I submit its treason if your an American citizen.

 

[sean miguel]

It is if it tampers with voter confidence.
I submit its treason if your an American citizen.

statute please.

 

[zeeblofowl_1969]

statute please.

Laws are ever changing and horribly tilted to benefit the rich sometimes common sense should be your guide.