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Report Video IssueRobert Mueller Says He Didn't Indict President Trump Because of OLC Opinion
2019-07-24T10:50:01-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/b11/20190724105158003_hd.jpgDuring a line of questioning from Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) on what constitutes the crime of obstruction of justice, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller says he did not bring an indictment against President Trump on obstruction of justice charges because of a Justice Department opinion that you cannot indict a sitting president. "That is correct," Mueller says. (Editor's Note: In a later appearance before the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Mueller modifies this answer to say that he and his staff did not "make a determination" on the matter because of the OLC opinion.)
During a line of questioning from Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) on what constitutes the crime of obstruction of justice, former Special Cou… read more
During a line of questioning from Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) on what constitutes the crime of obstruction of justice, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller says he did not bring an indictment against President Trump on obstruction of justice charges because of a Justice Department opinion that you cannot indict a sitting president. "That is correct," Mueller says. (Editor's Note: In a later appearance before the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Mueller modifies this answer to say that he and his staff did not "make a determination" on the matter because of the OLC opinion.) close
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