
During Mueller’s investigation, several spinoff cases arose and are now being investigated by federal prosecutors. Material about ongoing investigations: This includes information that is related to or could influence ongoing cases. If released, this could compromise future intelligence gathering. Grand jury information: Federal law says that matters before grand juries, which are secret panels that decide whether someone should be charged with a crime, should remain private.Ĭlassified information: This is material such as sources in the intelligence community or methods of intelligence collection. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/AFP/Getty ImagesĪttorney General William Barr said the report will include four types of redactions. US Attorney General William Barr held a highly criticized press conference before the release of the redacted Mueller report on Thursday.
