Femicide is a crime involving the violent and deliberate killing of a woman, but many States do not specifically define such a crime in their criminal codes. As a result, statistics are hard to come by.
The indictment was the first to be filed since Mr. Mueller took over in May the investigation into Russiaâs meddling in the election and possible links to Mr. Trump and his associates. Mr. Mueller was appointed as special counsel by Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein after Mr. Trumpâs firing of James B. Comey as F.B.I. director. Here is a look at what Mr. Muellerâs position entails â and doesnât. What is within Mr. Muellerâs jurisdiction?
On May 17, 2017, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Mueller to serve as special counsel for the United States Department of Justice. In this capacity, Mueller oversees the investigation into âany links and/or coordination between Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump, and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation.