Robert Mueller Reportedly Impanels Grand Jury in Russia Investigation

Well, it looks like things might be starting to get serious in the special counsel’s Russia probe.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Robert Mueller has now impaneled a grand jury in the investigation, suggesting that the probe is now entering a new phase.

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.

President Donald Trump’s outside counsel for the Russia investigation, Ty Cobb, told the WSJ that he wasn’t aware that Mueller was convening a grand jury.

Prior to this grand jury being impaneled, federal investigators were using at least one other grand jury in its criminal investigation of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

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