Definition of a Special Prosecutor

[ThoughtCrimes]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

 

[Wyatt earp]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

What you Miss the part were the AG can over rule? Or in this case the deputy...



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[Lucy Hamilton]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

 

[debbiedowner]

Oh I'm in wrong thread, I thought you said prostituor.

 

[BoSoxGal]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

 

[jon_berzerk]

Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Oh I'm in wrong thread, I thought you said prostituor.

Looking for work?

 

[Norman]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

Now that we have the precise definition, when is one going to go after Hillary?

 

[Contumacious]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

A miserable scumbag who is going into a massive fishing expedition in order to address a non-issue and which will tie Prez Trump for a long time. The president and those who voted for him have been stabbed in the back.by megalomaniac Rod J. Rosenstein.

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[ThoughtCrimes]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

The terms Independent Counsel, Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are synonymous for all intents and purposes. In Title 28, they're even referred to as a 'special attorney'. I'm believing that you need some time perusing that Title of the US Code!

 

[BoSoxGal]

One of my old law professors from Georgetown is on Maddow right now explaining the role under current regulations.

 

[ThoughtCrimes]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

 

[depotoo]

Under constitutional principles and authorities, Congress has no direct role in federal law enforcement and is limited in its ability to initiate appointments of any prosecutor for any particular matter in which there may be allegations or concerns about wrongdoing by public officials. Instead, criminal investigations and prosecutions have generally been viewed as a core executive function and are a responsibility of the Executive Branch. However, because of the potential conflicts of interest that may arise when the Executive Branch investigates itself, as a historical matter there have often been calls for an independently led inquiry to determine whether executive officials have violated criminal law. In the past, Congress has authorized independent counsels, who were requested by the Attorney General and appointed by a judicial panel, but that authority lapsed in 1999. Currently, the Attorney General has regulatory authority to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations that may present a conflict of interest for the Department of Justice (DOJ).

It may be noted that the terms independent counsel and special prosecutor differ from special counsel, although the three are commonly used interchangeably. The distinction between these terms, however, depends upon which legal authority is being utilized, as discussed below. (Additionally, the use of the term special counsel in this context is entirely distinct from the Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency tasked with investigating certain federal personnel practices.)
https://fas.org/sgp//crs/misc/special.pdf

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

See depotoo post # 14 in this thread.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

Someone's back to the insults and attacks....

 

[ThoughtCrimes]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An attorney from outside of the government selected by the Attorney General or Congress to investigate and possibly prosecute a federal government official for wrongdoing in office. The theory behind appointing a special prosecutor is that there is a built-in conflict of interest between the Department of Justice and officials who may have political or governmental connections with that department.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

See depotoo post # 14 in this thread.

See what? There is nothing there remotely touching on what you wrote. Don't try to baffle me with bullshit! You're a bloody fraud Lucy, referencing a magazine article as legal substantiation a Special Prosecutor, AKA Special Counsel, selected by an AG are somehow different roles with different powers and following up that sophistry by pointing to a random CRS paper excerpt as if it were a citation from a statute.

Here's a hint for you on how to find the relevant statute, Lucille. I cited 28 CFR above regarding the rules for Special Prosecutors appointed by the AG above. You can backtrack from there if you know how the CFR is organized and the requirements of the organizational structure. It's simple! Or you can do it the hard way and search Google with keywords, but you appear to be too damned lazy to do either! Maybe next time you'll get your ducks in a row before you touch your keyboard!

Oh, and tell dopeetoo he doesn't know shit from Shinola either!

 

[depotoo]

Honey, your lack of knowledge is failing you again.

28 CFR 600.4 - Jurisdiction.

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§ 600.4 Jurisdiction.
(a)Original jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall be established by the Attorney General. The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall also include the authority to investigate and prosecute federal crimes committed in the course of, and with intent to interfere with, the Special Counsel's investigation, such as perjury, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and intimidation of witnesses; and to conduct appeals arising out of the matter being investigated and/or prosecuted.

(b)Additional jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel concludes that additional jurisdiction beyond that specified in his or her original jurisdiction is necessary in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of his or her investigation, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General, who will determine whether to include the additional matters within the Special Counsel's jurisdiction or assign them elsewhere.

(c)Civil and administrative jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel determines that administrative remedies, civil sanctions or other governmental action outside the criminal justice system might be appropriate, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General with respect to the appropriate component to take any necessary action. A Special Counsel shall not have civil or administrative authority unless specifically granted such jurisdiction by the Attorney General.
28 CFR 600.4 - Jurisdiction.
28 CFR 600.7 - Conduct and accountability.

(b) The Special Counsel shall not be subject to the day-to-day supervision of any official of the Department. However, the Attorney General may request that the Special Counsel provide an explanation for any investigative or prosecutorial step, and may after review conclude that the action is so inappropriate or unwarranted under established Departmental practices that it should not be pursued. In conducting that review, the Attorney General will give great weight to the views of the Special Counsel. If the Attorney General concludes that a proposed action by a Special Counsel should not be pursued, the Attorney General shall notify Congress as specified in § 600.9(a)(3).
28 CFR 600.7 - Conduct and accountability.

It's not a Special Prosecutor it's a Special Counsel look up the difference between a Special Prosecutor and a Special Counsel.

WTF you people are stupid you cannot even read.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

See depotoo post # 14 in this thread.

See what? There is nothing there remotely touching on what you wrote. Don't try to baffle me with bullshit! You're a bloody fraud Lucy, referencing a magazine article as legal substantiation a Special Prosecutor, AKA Special Counsel, selected by an AG are somehow different roles with different powers and following up that sophistry by pointing to a random CRS paper excerpt as if it were a citation from a statute.

Here's a hint for you on how to find the relevant statute, Lucille. I cited 28 CFR above regarding the rules for Special Prosecutors appointed by the AG above. You can backtrack from there if you know how the CFR is organized and the requirements of the organizational structure. It's simple! Or you can do it the hard way and search Google with keywords, but you appear to be too damned lazy to do either! Maybe next time you'll get your ducks in a row before you touch your keyboard!

Oh, and tell dopeetoo he doesn't know shit from Shinola either!

 

[Little-Acorn]

Having read a number of posts wondering about the role of a Special Prosecutor, I thought it would help to post the legal definition of same!

Why? We're not getting one, you know.

 

[ThoughtCrimes]

Honey, your lack of knowledge is failing you again.

28 CFR 600.4 - Jurisdiction.

• eCFR
• Authorities (U.S. Code)

prev | next
§ 600.4 Jurisdiction.
(a)Original jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall be established by the Attorney General. The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated. The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel shall also include the authority to investigate and prosecute federal crimes committed in the course of, and with intent to interfere with, the Special Counsel's investigation, such as perjury, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and intimidation of witnesses; and to conduct appeals arising out of the matter being investigated and/or prosecuted.

(b)Additional jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel concludes that additional jurisdiction beyond that specified in his or her original jurisdiction is necessary in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of his or her investigation, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General, who will determine whether to include the additional matters within the Special Counsel's jurisdiction or assign them elsewhere.

(c)Civil and administrative jurisdiction. If in the course of his or her investigation the Special Counsel determines that administrative remedies, civil sanctions or other governmental action outside the criminal justice system might be appropriate, he or she shall consult with the Attorney General with respect to the appropriate component to take any necessary action. A Special Counsel shall not have civil or administrative authority unless specifically granted such jurisdiction by the Attorney General.
28 CFR 600.4 - Jurisdiction.
28 CFR 600.7 - Conduct and accountability.

(b) The Special Counsel shall not be subject to the day-to-day supervision of any official of the Department. However, the Attorney General may request that the Special Counsel provide an explanation for any investigative or prosecutorial step, and may after review conclude that the action is so inappropriate or unwarranted under established Departmental practices that it should not be pursued. In conducting that review, the Attorney General will give great weight to the views of the Special Counsel. If the Attorney General concludes that a proposed action by a Special Counsel should not be pursued, the Attorney General shall notify Congress as specified in § 600.9(a)(3).
28 CFR 600.7 - Conduct and accountability.

There is no difference as a matter of scope of powers.

Now who's stupid?

"Now who's stupid?"

You are, just like the OP person.

A Special Prosecutor has carte blanche, a Special Counsel doesn't and has to report anything and everything to the Deputy Attorney General who then decides if the Special Counsel can proceed with a certain line of investigation.

If the Deputy Attorney General decides no the Special Counsel cannot proceed with a certain line of investigation the latter must drop it.

It's okay we are used to you uneducated Leftist Trolls.

Here if you have the ability to read above the level of a 5 year old.

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

"Mueller’s power is not unlimited. While Justice Department rules say he is not under the “day-to-day supervision” of Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general can still request an explanation for any prosecutorial or investigative act Mueller undertakes. If Rosenstein finds the step “inappropriate or unwarranted under established [Justice] Department practices,” he can order Mueller to not pursue it. Rosenstein must provide a written explanation to Congress if he issues such an order."

The above contained within the below article:

What the Special Counsel Appointment Means

Instead of going to an article to get specifics of law, why the HELL don't you get it from the SOURCE? The article refers to the department 'rules'. Here are the 'rules' published in the Federal Register and codified in the CFR; 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10. The mischaracterizations in the article can led the uninformed, like yourself, astray.

And where the Hell did you get this supercilious notion;

Unlike a Special Prosecutor, the Special Counsel is not carte blanche:

Did that bullshit come from the article too? I sure didn't read it there as you implied by your phrasing. I probably didn't read it there because it isn't there. Given Special Counsel and Special Prosecutor are common interchangeable terms, your crap don't float, Lucy!

See depotoo post # 14 in this thread.

See what? There is nothing there remotely touching on what you wrote. Don't try to baffle me with bullshit! You're a bloody fraud Lucy, referencing a magazine article as legal substantiation a Special Prosecutor, AKA Special Counsel, selected by an AG are somehow different roles with different powers and following up that sophistry by pointing to a random CRS paper excerpt as if it were a citation from a statute.

Here's a hint for you on how to find the relevant statute, Lucille. I cited 28 CFR above regarding the rules for Special Prosecutors appointed by the AG above. You can backtrack from there if you know how the CFR is organized and the requirements of the organizational structure. It's simple! Or you can do it the hard way and search Google with keywords, but you appear to be too damned lazy to do either! Maybe next time you'll get your ducks in a row before you touch your keyboard!

Oh, and tell dopeetoo he doesn't know shit from Shinola either!

Hey dipstick, if you look at post #13 you'll see that I cited 28 CFR §§ 600.1-600.10 AND that you have copied it back to me. The big difference is I've read and understand the regulation and all you appear to have done is copy a paste part of it. Then you make no comment, or explanation of any point you're trying to make. I don't read tea leaves, dummy, and you don't understand what you've C & P'ed!