Special counsel

US lawyer used to avoid a conflict of interest

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In the United States, a special counsel (formerly called special prosecutor or independent counsel) is a lawyer appointed to investigate, and potentially prosecute, a particular case of suspected wrongdoing for which a conflict of interest exists for the usual prosecuting authority. Other jurisdictions have similar systems. Special prosecutors also have handled investigations into those connected to the government but not in a position of direct authority over the Justice Department's prosecutors, such as cabinet secretaries or election campaigns.

📰 Related News (3)

🇺🇸 Former FBI chief Robert Mueller dies at 81, MS Now reports (2026-03-21)
🇺🇸 Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry (2026-03-21)
After he concluded that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election, he became a target of the president’s anger....
🇺🇸 Democrats demand special counsel investigation of Bondi, accusing her of perjury (2026-02-25)
Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) are calling on the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate Attorney General ...

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