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?
Carl M. Cannon, executive editor and Washington Bureau chief of RealClearPolitics, in an opinion piece on May 22, 2017 in the Orange County Register, explained why he didn't experience the same rhapsody as others of his capital compatriots when Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Bob Mueller as special prosecutor.