Robert Mueller given more time to investigate Trump's possible collusion with Russia
Robert Mueller has been given additional time to carry out his investigation into Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 election, and possible collusion between Moscow and the Trump campaign.
In a development that may surprise those who have suggested the special counsel’s work was drawing to a close, a judge in Washington DC granted a six-month extension to the grand jury being used to examine evidence.
The jury had been impanelled in July 2017 for a standard 18-month term and was set to expire this week. The extension granted by federal judge Beryl Howell means the investigation will continue for some time yet.
The Associated Press said federal criminal procedure rules allow such extensions when a judge determines it is in the public interest. The extension can only last up to six months.
In a development that may surprise those who have suggested the special counsel’s work was drawing to a close, a judge in Washington DC granted a six-month extension to the grand jury being used to examine evidence.
The jury had been impanelled in July 2017 for a standard 18-month term and was set to expire this week. The extension granted by federal judge Beryl Howell means the investigation will continue for some time yet.
The Associated Press said federal criminal procedure rules allow such extensions when a judge determines it is in the public interest. The extension can only last up to six months.
