BREAKING: Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a shocking revelation from his family that impacts his ability to testify in an ongoing inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. This announcement comes as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer had issued a subpoena for Mueller to provide testimony regarding Epstein’s past investigations during his tenure as FBI director from 2001 to 2013.
Mueller’s family disclosed that the 81-year-old has faced significant challenges with speaking and mobility due to his health condition, which was diagnosed in the summer of 2021. They emphasized the need for privacy during this difficult time. “He retired from the practice of law at the end of 2022,” the family stated in a message to the New York Times.
As the situation developed, lawmakers rescinded their request for Mueller to participate in the Epstein inquiry after understanding his health complications. A source revealed to Fox News Digital that Mueller’s health issues “preclude him from being able to testify.” Mueller was originally scheduled to appear before Congress on Tuesday as part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s criminal activities.
Comer’s letter to Mueller, dated August 5, highlighted the committee’s belief that he possessed crucial information relevant to their investigation, given his directorship during Epstein’s FBI inquiries.
Mueller, who was appointed as the sixth Director of the FBI by President George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, oversaw the bureau during its investigation of Epstein, which first surfaced in 2006. In 2008, Epstein received a controversial plea deal resulting in an 18-month sentence for soliciting prostitution, including with minors. He was arrested again in July 2019 on serious trafficking charges and was found dead in his jail cell the following month.
Mueller is widely known for his role as special counsel in 2017, investigating potential Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. While his investigation did not establish collusion between former President Donald Trump and the Russian government, Mueller stated, “The president was not exculpated for the acts that he allegedly committed.”
The implications of Mueller’s health and his inability to testify could have significant consequences for the ongoing inquiries into Epstein and the broader implications surrounding past investigations. As developments unfold, the legal community and the public will be keenly watching the impact of Mueller’s health on these critical inquiries.
Expect more updates as this story progresses, and stay tuned for further insights into the implications of Mueller’s health on the Epstein investigation and beyond.