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    Today, Representative Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County), along with Representatives Kathleen Rice and Stacey Plaskett, sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein formally requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate possible collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia. The Representatives – all former prosecutors – believe Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations compels Mr. Rosenstein to appoint a Special Counsel. As a result, the Representatives’ letter stresses that Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must follow the procedures set forth in Part 600.1 of Title 28, which would cause him to appoint a Special Counsel immediately. In the letter, the Representatives write: “As former prosecutors, we know that governmental investigations must be independent and free of conflicts of interest. Because you serve at the pleasure of the President, it is our belief that you have a conflict of interest and cannot exercise true independence into an investigation that may implicate the President. Moreover, your significant role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey—who was leading a counterintelligence investigation into possible collusion between Trump associates and Russia—has placed you into direct conflict with the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation.” “The Attorney General, or in cases in which the Attorney General is recused, the Acting Attorney General, will appoint a Special Counsel when he or she determines that criminal investigation of a person or matter is warranted and—(a) That investigation or prosecution of that person or matter by a United States Attorney's Office or litigating Division of the Department of Justice would present a conflict of interest for the Department or other extraordinary circumstances; and (b) That under the circumstances, it would be in the public interest to appoint an outside Special Counsel to assume responsibility for the matter. CFR § 600.1.”

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    Today, Representative Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County), along with Representatives Kathleen Rice and Stacey Plaskett, sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein formally requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate possible collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia. The Representatives – all former prosecutors – believe Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations compels Mr. Rosenstein to appoint a Special Counsel. As a result, the Representatives’ letter stresses that Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must follow the procedures set forth in Part 600.1 of Title 28, which would cause him to appoint a Special Counsel immediately. In the letter, the Representatives write: “As former prosecutors, we know that governmental investigations must be independent and free of conflicts of interest. Because you serve at the pleasure of the President, it is our belief that you have a conflict of interest and cannot exercise true independence into an investigation that may implicate the President. Moreover, your significant role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey—who was leading a counterintelligence investigation into possible collusion between Trump associates and Russia—has placed you into direct conflict with the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation.” “The Attorney General, or in cases in which the Attorney General is recused, the Acting Attorney General, will appoint a Special Counsel when he or she determines that criminal investigation of a person or matter is warranted and—(a) That investigation or prosecution of that person or matter by a United States Attorney's Office or litigating Division of the Department of Justice would present a conflict of interest for the Department or other extraordinary circumstances; and (b) That under the circumstances, it would be in the public interest to appoint an outside Special Counsel to assume responsibility for the matter. CFR § 600.1.”

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    Democratic House Reps. Letter To Deputy AG Demanding Special Prosecutor

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    Today, Representative Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County), along with Representatives Kathleen Rice and Stacey Plaskett, sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein formally requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate possible collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia. The Representatives – all former prosecutors – believe Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations compels Mr. Rosenstein to appoint a Special Counsel. As a result, the Representatives’ letter stresses that Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must follow the procedures set forth in Part 600.1 of Title 28, which would cause him to appoint a Special Counsel immediately. In the letter, the Representatives write: “As former prosecutors, we know that governmental investigations must be independent and free of conflicts of interest. Because you serve at the pleasure of the President, it is our belief that you have a conflict of interest and cannot exercise true independence into an investigation that may implicate the President. Moreover, your significant role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey—who was leading a counterintelligence investigation into possible collusion between Trump associates and Russia—has placed you into direct conflict with the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation.” “The Attorney General, or in cases in which the Attorney General is recused, the Acting Attorney General, will appoint a Special Counsel when he or she determines that criminal investigation of a person or matter is warranted and—(a) That investigation or prosecution of that person or matter by a United States Attorney's Office or litigating Division of the Department of Justice would present a conflict of interest for the Department or other extraordinary circumstances; and (b) That under the circumstances, it would be in the public interest to appoint an outside Special Counsel to assume responsibility for the matter. CFR § 600.1.”

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    caine Congress of the United States a (Oran aEAeS Bouse of Representatives: eee ‘Washington, BO 20515-0533 May 10, 2017 ‘She Honorable Rod Rosenstein Deputy Attomey General US. Deparment of Justice 950 Penngylvania Avenue, NW ‘Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Deputy Attomey General Rosenstein: ‘We ae writing to request that you appoint a special prosecutor to investigate possible collusion between the Donald Trump for President Campaign and Russia. As you know, ‘Atomey General Jeff Sessions recused himsalf from all matters related to the Russian collusion investigation, On April 4, 2017 we wrote a eter to then Acting Deputy Attorney General Dana ‘Boente requesting appointment ofa Speciel Counsel. Before Mr. Boente could respond, you were confirmed as Deputy Attomey General. We are now renewing our request o you for appointment of a Special Counsel ‘As former prosecutors, we know that governmental investigations must be independent and free of conflicts of interest, Because you serve atthe pleasure of the President, itis our belief that you have a confit of interest and cannot exercise tut independence into an investigation that may implicate the President. Moreover, your significant role i the firing of| FBI Director James Comey.—who was leading a counterintelligence investigation into possible :ollusion between Trump associates and Russia—has placed you into direct conflict withthe FBI’s counteristeligence investigation. Those are two ofthe reasons we request that you appoint a Special Counsel to investigate any collusion with Russia. The disclosure that President Trump's first National Security Advisor, Michael Flan, has asked for immunity provides thied reason why you need to appoint a special prosecutor. \We support the ongoing investigations by the relevant commites in the House and the Senate, 15 well asthe Protecting Our Democracy Act. Congress, however, cannot grant immunity from prosecution on behalf ofthe Department of Justie-' Only the Department ean make tht decision, which is why we need a Special Counsel to decide. ‘Based onthe above reasons, we believe that Title 28 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations (CER) requires you to appoint a Special Counsel. Section 600.1 states: "re ote hatin he Watergate ard, White Houte Coun hn Dean ws granted welmmuniy Fm the US, Serateand abo prosecuted y the Department fuser ‘The Attorey General, or in eases in which the Atomey Generals recused, the ‘Acting Attorney General, wil eppoint a Special Counsel when he or she

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