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>https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4429989-Rod-Rosenstein-memo-outlining-scope-of-Mueller.html

 

Rod Rosenstein memo outlining scope of Mueller investigation

An August 2017 memo disclosed in court by special counsel Robert Mueller. The memo, drafted by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, authorized the investigation of Paul Manafort for his Ukrainian political work as well as allegations that he was involved in Russian election interference.

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TO: Robert S. Mueller.

 

Special Counsel

RE: The Scope of Investigation and Definition of Authority

 

On May l7, ZOI 7. I issued an order entitled "Appointment ol?Special Counsel to

Investigate Russian Interference with the 2016 Presidential Election and Related Matters."

appointing you to serve as Special Counsel for the United States Department ofJustiee. Order

No. 39I5-2017 (the Order). The Order authorized you to conduct ?the investigation confirmed

by then-FBI Director James B. Comey in testimony before the House Permanent Select

Committee on Intelligence on March 20. 20! 7. including: (I any links and/or coordination

between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President

Donald Trump; and (2) any matters that arose or may arise directly from that investigation? (the

Investigation). Order 1W and

 

The May 17, 20l7 order was worded categorically in order to permit its public release

without con?rming specific investigations involving specific individuals. This memorandum

provides a more specific description ofyour authority. The following allegations were within

the scope of the Investigation at the time ofyour appointment and are within the scope of the Order

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