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Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led the Russia probe, dies at 81

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Source: Al Jazeera
Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led the Russia probe, dies at 81
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Robert Mueller, the longtime FBI director who later chaired the Russia interference probe as special counsel, has died at 81. His 22-month investigation resulted in charges against several associates but did not indict Donald Trump; the news drew praise from Democrats and sharp criticism from Trump allies, reflecting a career spanning counterterrorism reforms and civil-liberties debates.

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  1. Former FBI chief, Robert Mueller, dead at 81  Al Jazeera
  2. Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry  The New York Times
  3. Trump responds to Robert Mueller's death. 'I'm glad.'  USA Today
  4. Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel in Trump-Russia probe, dies  CNN
  5. Former special counsel Robert Muller dies at 81  BBC

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