‘NOT BE WARRANTED’
Memo reveals why DOJ didn't charge Trump with obstruction in Mueller probe
"In addition, we believe that certain of the conduct examined by the Special Counsel could not, as a matter of law, support an obstruction charge under the circumstances," states the memo written by Steven Engel, former assistant attorney general for the OLC. "Accordingly, were there no constitutional barrier, we would recommend, under the Principles of Federal Prosecution, that you decline to commence such a prosecution."