Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, Who Led Post-9/11 Transformation and Russia Investigation, Dies at 81
By
WarOnPrivacy
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, who led the bureau's transformation into a counterterrorism force after 9/11 and later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, has died at age 81. Mueller's family announced his passing on Friday night. His 12-year tenure as FBI director began just before the September 11 attacks, during which he overhauled the agency's mission. Later, he led the Justice Department's investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledRobert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died.
"With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away" on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday.
At the FBI, Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureau's mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century.
His 12-year tenure began a week before the Sept. 11 attacks.
Later, he was special counsel in the Justice Department's investigation into whether the Trump campaign illegally coordinated with Russia to sway the outcome of the 2016 presidential race.
You might also wanna read
Delhi Police reviews promotion policy, proposes new intermediary ranks to address stagnation
The Delhi Police has initiated a comprehensive review of its promotion policy and executive cadre structure to address long-standing stagnat
indianexpress.com·2h ago
Politie ontvangt bedreigingen na gewelddadige aanhouding in asielzoekerscentrum Zeist
De politie heeft op sociale media meerdere bedreigende en beledigende reacties ontvangen na een bericht over een gewelddadige aanhouding in
rtl.nl·7h ago
Clarence B. Jones, MLK Adviser Who Helped Draft "I Have a Dream" Speech, Dies at 95
Clarence B. Jones, a key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. who helped organize the March on Washington and assisted in drafting the iconic "
Deadline·5d ago:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(708x560:710x562)/Ron-Shinnick-2-050826-1343216b778f473fbd54cf32b49231fd.jpg)
Georgia Mayor Dissolves Town Police Force After Officers Protest Reinstatement of His Wife as Town Clerk
Cohutta, Georgia Mayor Ron Shinnick dissolved the town's entire police force and terminated all officers after six officers signed an open l
people.com·23d ago
NYPD Officer Accumulates 547 Speeding Tickets Since 2022, Remains on Active Duty
An NYPD officer, James Giovansanti, has accumulated over 547 speeding and red-light camera tickets since 2022 while driving his pickup truck
nyc.streetsblog.org·1mo ago
Dubai Police Arrest Airline Worker for Sharing Bomb Damage Photos in Private WhatsApp Group
An airline employee in Dubai was arrested by police after sharing photos of bomb damage from the Middle East conflict in a private WhatsApp
lbc.co.uk·1mo ago