The Justice Department declined to comment. The story said Texas prosecutors were blocked at several steps in the investigation by officials in Washington. The company said it was told that Texas prosecutors sought to "embarrass" Walmart. The statement infuriated senior Justice Department officials, according to people briefed on the matter. According to ProPublica, when Texas prosecutors wanted to file a civil lawsuit against Walmart Cox was among the Washington officials who said it wasn't ready.

Source: CNN June 26, 2020 15:33 UTC