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?
WASHINGTON â The investigation by the Justice Departmentâs special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, into links between the Trump campaign and Russia has cost American taxpayers almost $7 million in its first four and half months, according to a statement of expenditures released on Tuesday.