Article snippet: Figures implicated in special counsel MORE’s investigation are celebrating the end of the probe, taking it as a sign that they will not be indicted on charges related to Russian collusion. Big names such as MORE and witnesses such as conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi viewed a Justice Department statement that no further indictments will be coming from the special counsel’s office as clearing their names in the Russia investigation. But those individuals aren’t necessarily out of the woods: Mueller’s report is still hidden from public view, and it’s unknown what conclusions he reached or evidence he found, even if it didn’t result in charges. Legal experts also told The Hill that it’s possible that investigations that began under Mueller could have been referred to other branches of the Justice Department, and charges could eventually emerge from those related probes. At the same time, they said Friday’s developments are welcome news for figures on the periphery of the probe, even if they should not entirely let their guard down. Speculation over what could be included in Mueller’s report continued to grow on Saturday, as Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General MORE were spotted at the Justice Department. A source told The Hill on Saturday that Congress did not expect to be briefed on the report’s findings on Saturday. Barr had said in his letter Friday notifying congressional leaders of the end of Mueller’s probe that they could expect to be brie... Link to the full article to read more
Mueller figures celebrate end of probe | TheHill
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