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The grand jury's role in American criminal justice, explained

  • Written by Peter A. Joy, Henry Hitchcock Professor of Law, School of Law, Washington University in St Louis
imageSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Grand juries play a major role in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has called upon a federal grand jury to help him investigate Russia’s role in the 2016 election. It is a logical step in an investigation where there is some evidence that needs to be be...

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