Special Grand Jury Convened By US
Attorney For D.C.
US Attorney for the District of
Columbia Jeanine Pirro has convened a special grand jury, a rare move that
could lead to major investigations, officials said. Steven Vandervelden, a key
ally in Pirro's office, will oversee the special grand jury, although what it
will be investigating remains unclear, sources said. Such a grand jury can
issue a report on the subject of an inquiry based on a “preponderance of
evidence” of wrongdoing, regardless of whether prosecutors have sufficient
evidence for the person to stand trial.
Full Story: The National News Desk (8/12), The Washington Post (8/12).
