According to CNNGarland claimed that Weiss was “allowed to continue his investigation and make a decision to prosecute in any way he pleased and in any district in which he pleased.”
“I don’t know how it would be possible for anyone to dissuade him from prosecuting, given that he has this authority,” Garland continued, noting on the subject of special counsel, “Mr. Weiss has never did. request me.”
“Mr. Weiss actually had more authority than a special counsel would have,” Garland added. “He had and has full authority, as I said, to take a case wherever he sees fit.”