Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Justice Department’s probe into election interference by Russia with the intent of benefitting the 2016 Campaign of President Donald J. Trump, has died aged 81.
JUST IN: Former special counsel Robert Mueller has died, according to MS Now.
Mueller was responsible for investigating "Russia’s interference" in the 2016 election.
Mueller passed away on Friday, according to the outlet, at the age of 81.
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