I thought that too until I tracked down a copy of his scope letter. He was given authority to prosecute with no additional approval when he was appointed Special Counsel. Point (c) in the letter.

https://www.justice.gov/file/1370931/download

I thought that too untilI tracked down a copy of his scope letter. He was given authority to prosecute with no additional approval when he was appointed Special Counsel. Point (c) in the letter.

https://www.justice.gov/file/1370931/download