Special Counsel investigation
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The Special Counsel investigation, led by Robert Mueller from 2017 to 2019, was a U.S. Department of Justice inquiry into potential Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The investigation examined whether Russian officials colluded with members of Donald Trump's campaign.
Key outcomes included:
* Indictments against 34 individuals and 3 Russian organizations for various charges, including conspiracy, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
* Seven individuals pleaded guilty.
* Mueller's final report concluded that the investigation did not find evidence of conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.
* Regarding obstruction of justice, the report stated it could not exonerate the President, though then-Attorney General William Barr determined there was insufficient evidence to prove obstruction.123
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