Robert Mueller diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his family confirms
By ramontomeydw // 2025-09-03
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  • Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, 81, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2021 and has since retired from public life, reportedly living in a memory-care facility.
  • The House Oversight Committee withdrew its subpoena for Mueller's testimony after learning of his declining health, including mobility and speech difficulties – making him unfit to testify.
  • Mueller's time as FBI director (2001 to 2013) overlapped with the bureau's initial probe into Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal that allowed him to avoid federal charges.
  • Epstein's lenient 2008 deal and later death in custody (2019) remain unresolved, with suspicions of high-level protection due to his connections to powerful figures like Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and President Donald Trump.
  • Mueller's Trump-Russia investigation found no collusion, but critics allege political bias in federal law enforcement. His inability to testify leaves key Epstein-related FBI accountability questions unanswered, reinforcing concerns about a two-tiered justice system.
Robert Mueller, the former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director-turned-special counsel, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The New York Times (NYT) reported the development on Sunday, Aug. 31, citing a statement from his family. The 81-year-old former FBI director, who served in the position from 2001 to 2013, was diagnosed in 2021 and has since retired from public life. Earlier reports said Mueller has been living in a memory-care facility. Mueller's diagnosis subsequently forced the House Oversight Committee (HOC), chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), to withdraw its subpoena for the former FBI director. According to an insider, the withdrawal – done before NYT's report – followed the committee learning about Mueller's health issues. The HOC had originally sought Mueller's testimony – originally scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 2 – due to his tenure as FBI director, coinciding with the second Bush and Obama administrations. His time as head of the bureau also coincided with its initial probe on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But Mueller's declining health, including mobility and speech difficulties, rendered him unable to comply with the congressional subpoena. The developments surrounding the former FBI director come as lawmakers seek answers about Epstein's 2008 plea deal and the broader accountability failures within federal law enforcement. That agreement, negotiated by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, allowed Epstein to plead guilty to state prostitution charges and serve just 13 months in a private wing of a Florida jail – which led to widespread criticism as a "sweetheart arrangement."

From Russiagate hoax to Epstein cover-up

The Epstein case remains a flashpoint in Washington, with lingering questions about why the financier received a lenient deal in 2008, avoiding federal charges. Epstein was later accused of running a global sex trafficking ring, and was found dead in his cell at Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center in August 2019. Mueller's withdrawal from the probe adds another layer of opacity to an already murky investigation. His role as special counsel in the Trump-Russia investigation, the underlying plot later revealed to be a hoax, remains contentious among critics who allege political bias in federal law enforcement. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch engine, "Mueller's investigation found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government officials during the 2016 election. The report confirmed the premise was false, clearing Trump and his associates of any criminal conspiracy with Russia." (Related: Robert Mueller's declaration of NO COLLUSION between President Trump and Russia proves that the independent media was right all along.) Meanwhile, Epstein's extensive ties to powerful figures – including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the U.K.'s Prince Andrew, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump – continue to fuel speculation about who may have shielded him from justice. The HOC has not indicated whether it will pursue alternative witnesses, leaving unresolved questions about federal agencies' accountability in the Epstein saga. For now, Mueller's condition ensures he will remain on the sidelines – unable to provide testimony that could have shed light on one of the most scandal-ridden cases in modern history. The unanswered questions surrounding Mueller's FBI and Epstein's impunity serve as a stark reminder of the two-tiered justice system that persists in Washington. Visit FBICorruption.news for more similar stories. Watch Jimmy Dore commenting on how Russiagate has fizzled out following Robert Mueller's conclusion of his probe in this clip. This video is from the high impact Flix and more!!! channel on Brighteon.com.

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