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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