Special Counsel

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:lawyer
under certain circumstances
gptkbp:can subpoenas
gptkbp:can_be_used_to public statements
plea deals
gptkbp:can_conduct gptkb:interviews
grand jury proceedings
gptkbp:can_hire staff and investigators
gptkbp:can_provide additional resources
gptkbp:collaborates_with other law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:1978
gptkbp:depicted_in a political tool
gptkbp:faced political pressure
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:the_Ethics_in_Government_Act
gptkbp:has_authority_over prosecute cases
gptkbp:has_limitations scope of appointment
gptkbp:has_limited_term of appointment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Counsel
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:government_officials
Russian interference in the 2016 election
criminal conspiracy
gptkbp:is_challenged_by gptkb:court_cases
defendants in court
gptkbp:is_countered_by the Attorney General
gptkbp:is_criticized_for political implications
perceived bias
lengthy investigations
gptkbp:is_expected_to act impartially
gptkbp:is_involved_in civil litigation
whistleblower cases
international investigations
political corruption cases
politically sensitive cases
high-stakes legal battles
gptkbp:is_not_an_elected_position gptkb:true
gptkbp:is_often_appointed_in high-profile investigations
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with high-profile cases
gptkbp:is_often_controversial_in its findings
gptkbp:is_often_described_as restore public trust
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in federal investigations
national security matters
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a check on executive power
a safeguard against abuse of power
gptkbp:is_part_of the executive branch
the federal justice system
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by indictments
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:United_States_federal_law
public scrutiny
oversight by the Attorney General
the same rules as regular prosecutors
gptkbp:is_tasked_with complex legal issues
ensuring accountability
reviewing evidence
gptkbp:may_be_assigned_to specific investigations
gptkbp:may_have significant media coverage
gptkbp:operates_independently_of local prosecutors
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:requires submit reports
testify before Congress
disclose all findings
provide updates to Congress
gptkbp:responsible_for investigating federal crimes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4