Special Counsel Robert Mueller Impanels Grand Jury In Russia Probe

This just in: Special counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in the Russia probe, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

.@ShepNewsTeam: According to @WSJ, grand jury already seated & has already begun work in recent weeks; sign Mueller's inquiry ramping up. pic.twitter.com/QDorB7xaZL

— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 3, 2017

Mueller’s spokesman declined to comment to the newspaper, while President Trump’s special counsel Ty Cobb said he was unaware of the new development.

“Grand jury matters are typically secret. The White House favors anything that accelerates the conclusion of his work fairly,” Cobb told the Journal. “The White House is committed to fully cooperating with Mr. Mueller.”

As WSJ’s Del Quentin Wilber said, this doesn’t mean someone is being charged with a crime.

.@DelWilber: "This does not mean someone's being charged w/ a crime…A lot of grand jury investigations don't end w/ anyone being charged." pic.twitter.com/eSKCZF4uL1

— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 3, 2017

We’ll certainly keep an eye on this.

h/t The Hill