nat4900
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We can all notice that Trump defenders on here and elsewhere, are harping about and demanding "proof" of collusion between Trump and the Kremlin........SUCH DOES NOT MATTER.......
There is no law against collusion and although collusion is a severe breach of public trust and an ethical problem, Mueller's investigation is NOT concentrating on something that is NOT legally culpable.
Rather, Mueller is indicting several people within Trump circle of corrupt members within his administration, and possible instances of Trump's money-laundering, obstruction of the investigation, and fraudulent financial practices.
Is such within the scope of the investigation by Mueller???
YES, just read sections of the letter that appointed Mueller in the first place.
The Special Counsel is authorized to conduct the investigation confirmed by then-FBI Director James B. Comey in testimony before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on March 20, 2017
(i) any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump; and
(ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and
(iii) any other matters within the scope of 28 C.F.R. § 600.4(a).
([i) and (ii) are pretty banal. However, (iii) is interesting because it is also mentioned later in the document. Reading the relevant section of the CFR:]
§ 600.6 Powers and authority.
Subject to the limitations in the following paragraphs, the Special Counsel shall exercise, within the scope of his or her jurisdiction, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any United States Attorney. Except as provided in this part, the Special Counsel shall determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General or others within the Department about the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities.
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(c) If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters.
www.law.cornell.edu/…
There is no law against collusion and although collusion is a severe breach of public trust and an ethical problem, Mueller's investigation is NOT concentrating on something that is NOT legally culpable.
Rather, Mueller is indicting several people within Trump circle of corrupt members within his administration, and possible instances of Trump's money-laundering, obstruction of the investigation, and fraudulent financial practices.
Is such within the scope of the investigation by Mueller???
YES, just read sections of the letter that appointed Mueller in the first place.
The Special Counsel is authorized to conduct the investigation confirmed by then-FBI Director James B. Comey in testimony before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on March 20, 2017
(i) any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump; and
(ii) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and
(iii) any other matters within the scope of 28 C.F.R. § 600.4(a).
([i) and (ii) are pretty banal. However, (iii) is interesting because it is also mentioned later in the document. Reading the relevant section of the CFR:]
§ 600.6 Powers and authority.
Subject to the limitations in the following paragraphs, the Special Counsel shall exercise, within the scope of his or her jurisdiction, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any United States Attorney. Except as provided in this part, the Special Counsel shall determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General or others within the Department about the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities.
………………
(c) If the Special Counsel believes it is necessary and appropriate, the Special Counsel is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters.
www.law.cornell.edu/…
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