Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections, a sign that his inquiry is growing in intensity and entering a new phase, according to people familiar with the matter.

The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up and that it will likely continue for months. Mr. Mueller is investigating Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election and whether President Donald Trump’s campaign or associates colluded with the Kremlin as part of that effort.

“This is yet a further sign that there is a long-term, large-scale series of prosecutions being contemplated and being pursued by the special counsel,” said Stephen I. Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas. “If there was already a grand jury in Alexandria looking at Flynn, there would be no need to reinvent the wheel for the same guy. This suggests that the investigation is bigger and wider than Flynn, perhaps substantially so.”

Thomas Zeno, a federal prosecutor for 29 years before becoming a lawyer at the Squire Patton Boggs law firm, said the grand jury is “confirmation that this is a very vigorous investigation going on.”

“This doesn’t mean he is going to bring charges,” Mr. Zeno cautioned. “But it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if it were winding down.”

CalvinBall wrote:That's the big announcement??

Lol.

Cuck.

thephan wrote:MonkeyBoy, I don't want to know what else you might be wondering about.

pacino wrote:
“This doesn’t mean he is going to bring charges,” Mr. Zeno cautioned. “But it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if it were winding down.”

Werthless wrote:I watched the Miller exchange with Acosta. I was surprised to find myself annoyed with Acosta's interruptions. Ask your question, let him respond, and follow-up. Yes, Miller's kind of an ass, but that doesn't mean that you reply in kind.

pacino wrote:

Werthless wrote:I watched the Miller exchange with Acosta. I was surprised to find myself annoyed with Acosta's interruptions. Ask your question, let him respond, and follow-up. Yes, Miller's kind of an ass, but that doesn't mean that you reply in kind.

Acosta couldve brought up his father, who was born in Cuba.

thephan wrote:I wonder if he will stop over to the governor's mansion to pay his respects. I heard the fire burned it right down to the axles.

- That sad joke brought to you in part by Cosmopolitan Bias

thephan wrote:

pacino wrote:

Werthless wrote:I watched the Miller exchange with Acosta. I was surprised to find myself annoyed with Acosta's interruptions. Ask your question, let him respond, and follow-up. Yes, Miller's kind of an ass, but that doesn't mean that you reply in kind.

Acosta couldve brought up his father, who was born in Cuba.

He did.

pacino wrote:guy sees an opportunity and takes it

Werthless wrote: Yes, Miller's kind of an ass, but that doesn't mean that you reply in kind.