The option Robert Mueller didn't have

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Ken Starr gave a final report to Congress including '11 specific bases for possible impeachment... Many can't understand why Mueller didn't do the same. The fact is, Mueller didn't have that option,' write Michael Zeldin and Julian Zelizer for CNNOpinion

Michael Zeldin, a CNN legal analyst, served as deputy independent counsel, and later as independent counsel, in the investigation into allegations that the administration of George H. W. Bush violated the privacy rights of candidate Bill Clinton in the 1992 presidential campaign. He also served as a special counsel to Robert Mueller in the Department of Justice.

At the end of independent counsel Ken Starr's investigation of Bill Clinton, Starr submitted directly to Congress his final report, which included 11 specific bases for possible impeachment. Given the numerous obstruction of justice findings in part two of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, many can't understand why Mueller didn't do the same.The fact is, Mueller didn't have that option.Under the independent counsel law that was in effect at the time of Starr's report, the independent counsel was required to advise the House of Representatives of any substantial and credible evidence that may constitute grounds for an impeachment.

Former Whitewater Independent Counsel defends AG Barr amid criticism 04:27It would take time to pass any new legislation, however, and that would only affect future investigations. But meanwhile, Congress is struggling to figure out what to do with Mueller's findings.

 

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Opinion Mueller is in over his head. Bob already hid a message in his 9 minute I don’t want to talk to congress under oath speech. He told them that they have all his underlying work and he is out. He knows that he will be subpoenaed to testify before he is prosecuted. Look at 8:25

Opinion Anyone who is not understanding what Mueller said is just being too hard on him. My God please understand ALL of what the man said! Also please get what Pelosi is saying. Good grief media! MSNBC Good will trump corruption with patience

Opinion It’s over dummies.

Opinion Mueller took the money and ran!His report skirted around every issue He needs to come in be accountable and more specific about the words he chose ! Because USA ppl feel robbed this was a farce that never needed to happen USA needs elected officials to legislate not investigate

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Opinion More horse rap analysis

Opinion because Mueller had NOTHING - As badly as he wanted to destroy a sitting President - NOPE! I guess 'Mueller Time' was a bit of a false flag.. eh? LOL

Opinion Hello , why not start the impeachment process on ur platform with all d brainwashed polls.

Opinion 1/2 A claim which is simply untrue. In most cases in the US prosecutors can't simply indict a private individual. Instead they make a recommendation to a Grand Jury. Which ultimately issues the indictment. It's a check on the power of out of control prosecutors

Opinion He can’t

Opinion Cnn is fake news

Opinion Oh my, why did we ever get rid of the special prosecutor!

Opinion All I want from you and the Dems is to tell me why no one associated with Trump was charged with obstruction. When you can do that I will listen to what you say. Without that you have absolutely nothing.

Opinion he didn't have that option because there was no crime or obstruction committed by Trump. We will see what Barr is able to come up with though.

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Opinion Fake news..Trump will never be impeached & will be re-elected in a landslide, Reps will win the majority in the House & keep the Senate..CNN will continue to lose $$ millions & viewers will dwindle down to 0

Opinion Facts matter

Opinion Too funny, because Muller absolute no evidence 🤪

Opinion Cnn Ken had evidence that Bill could be impeached. Muller has NONE, ZERO, NADA.... Cnn continues the 2 year HOAX. Cnn ALWAYS will be fake news

Opinion Barr is close to arresting some Democrats who colluded to stop President Trump from being elected with a false dossier, CNN were part of that collusion so expect some at CNN to do jail time.

Opinion He let America down

Opinion Or any evidence

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Opinion No obstruction + No collusion = No crime. Only collusion delusion by Radical Democrats. MAGA AmericaFirst CollusionDelusion

Opinion Keep telling yourselves that maybe it’ll come true

Opinion To keep his Republican house with integrity.

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