Mueller’s Special Council Worried They May Get Sued


Robert Mueller’s special council was formed in order to investigate criminal wrongdoing. Ironically, they might be the ones that leave the investigation with a criminal record.

Department of Justice investigators purchased liability insurance to guard themselves against potential retaliatory lawsuits brought by the subjects they’re investigating as part of the Russia probe.

The Department would cover any legal fees incurred in the course of duty. However, a number of investigators opted to purchase extra protection as the probe moves further into examining President Donald Trump’s finances and those of his associates, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN.

The investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election led by special counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly expanded into examining possible financial crimes unrelated to Russian election interference.

Trump, who has repeatedly slammed the investigation as a “witch hunt,” argued in a July interview with The New York Times that his financial transactions represented a red line that Mueller should not cross in his investigation.

The fact that they’ve purchased liability insurance is proof that there is a reasonable chance that their actions are illegal. They know it — and now they’re trying to protect themselves just in case.

Source: Daily Caller



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