Top Democrats Say Barr’s Special Counsel Appointment Violates Regulations

Attorney General William Barr speaks in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 15, 2020. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

Attorney General William Barr’s appointment of U.S. Attorney John Durham as a special counsel appeared to violate Department of Justice regulations, top Democrats said Tuesday.

Barr on Dec. 1 revealed he'd appointed Durham as a special counsel in October.