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?
Muellerâs work isnât confined to his team of prosecutors, which special counsel spokesman Peter Carr said grew last week to 17 with the addition of an undisclosed lawyer. The FBI, which had opened an investigation into Russian election meddling in July 2016, continues to play a prominent behind-the-scenes role.