Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his family revealed in a statement released to the New York Times. The diagnosis, made in the summer of 2021, led to Mueller stepping away from public life and eventually retiring from the practice of law. He had previously taught at his law school alma mater for most of 2021 and 2022 before officially leaving the public sphere at the end of 2022.
Mueller, 81, had long been a prominent figure in American law enforcement, known for his work on the Russia-Trump probe and overseeing the FBI investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in 2007. The House Oversight Committee had initially subpoenaed him to testify in a probe into Epstein, but the request was abandoned after health concerns were raised. A source told Fox News Digital that the panel learned Mueller’s condition would make him unable to comply with the subpoena.
The news of Mueller’s Parkinson’s diagnosis was revealed following a report by the New York Times, which noted that he had faced issues with speech and mobility. These health challenges have reportedly prevented him from participating in congressional inquiries related to the Epstein probe. The committee’s attempt to subpoena him appears to have been abandoned after his condition became evident, highlighting the impact of his health on his ongoing legal and political involvement.
As the former director of the FBI from 2001 to 2013, Mueller had already been at the center of significant legal and political events, including his role in the Russia probe and his earlier work on the Epstein investigation. His recent health struggles underscore the challenges faced by public figures as they age, and the impact of such conditions on their professional obligations and public responsibilities.
The full details of Mueller’s health and the implications for his future activities remain undisclosed, with his family emphasizing the need for privacy. This development adds a new layer to the ongoing narrative of his career, shifting from active public service to personal and health-related concerns.