25/10/2019 10:47
Mueller report: Criminal probe into Russia inquiry begins
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry, US media report.
An administrative review into the Special Counsel's investigation began in May.
But the switch to a criminal probe means investigators can now issue subpoenas for testimony and documents.
President Trump has long alleged Robert Mueller's probe of reports of collusion with Russia was a "witch hunt".