Breaking: Robert Mueller completes Russia probe, results submitted to U.S. Attorney General

Special Counsel Robert Mueller: File Photo UPI

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 22, 2019 (Gephardt Daily & UPI) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has finished his investigation into Russia interference of the 2016 U.S. election.

The report was delivered to Attorney General William Barr who released a statement saying he is reviewing the comprehensive report, as well as a summary of its findings

Barr indicated he may be able to make at least some of the information public as soon as the weekend.

According to a Justice Department official the White House was notified the report had been completed at about 4:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

A Justice Department also notified Congress it received the report and Barr will provide a summary to lawmakers.

Mueller began his investigation into Russian interference and alleged Trump campaign collusion on May 17, 2017, after an appointment by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

To date, Mueller’s team has indicted 34 people, including former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, former national security adviser Michael Flynn and a number of Russian GRU officers accused of being involved in a cyberattack against Democratic Party organizations as well as the Clinton campaign.

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