At that time, though, Barr had not been briefed on the substance of Mueller’s investigation, so the conversations were limited. A spokesman for Mueller declined to comment, as did a Justice Department spokeswoman. How detailed either Mueller’s report and the attorney general’s summary of the findings will be is unclear. He has pointed, however, to Justice Department practices that insist on saying little or nothing about conduct that does not lead to criminal charges. All but four of the remaining 12 lawyers are detailed from other Justice Department offices.

Source: Washington Post February 20, 2019 23:16 UTC