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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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