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Exclusive: The Justice Department has convened a special grand jury in D.C., a rare legal body that officials say could pave the way for federal prosecutors in the nation’s capital to investigate some of its biggest and most controversial cases.

washingtonpost.comPirro, in rare move, convenes special grand jury in WashingtonUnlike typical grand juries, those designated special focus on a single case or related cases and can issue a report following their investigation.
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Unlike typical grand juries, special grand juries can issue a critical report even if prosecutors lack enough evidence to bring charges. D.C.’s special grand jury will be overseen by Steven Vandervelden, a top ally of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Read the full exclusive here:

wapo.stPirro, in rare move, convenes special grand jury in WashingtonUnlike typical grand juries, those designated special focus on a single case or related cases and can issue a report following their investigation.

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“Paperwork to establish [special grand juries] must go through the district’s chief judge; in Washington’s case, that is James E. Boasberg.”