(CNN) The Justice Department attorneys prosecuting Roger Stone -- who no longer work under special counsel Robert Mueller -- defended the special counsel's investigation of President Donald Trump Friday, saying it inherently did not hamper his ability to lead the country. Stone has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and asked the court to dismiss them. Collecting evidence while memories were fresh echoes reasoning Mueller wrote into his report regarding the obstruction of justice investigation into the President. In yet another filing, the Justice Department argued to a federal court why Stone shouldn't have access to the unredacted Mueller report as he prepares for trial. Stone's attempt to get the unredacted Mueller report is one of many requests the federal courts are now considering.

Source: CNN May 04, 2019 00:56 UTC