The dismissal of Cox suggested the use of independent counselsmdash; prosecutors specifically appointed to investigate official misconduct; ultimately, Congress enacted a law to provide for a procedure appointing independent counsels, a statute that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld in 1986.
The dismissal of Cox suggested the use of independent counselsmdash. Prosecutors specifically appointed to investigate official misconduct. Congress enacted a law to provide for a procedure. This was ultimately. This procedure was appointing independent counsels. A statute that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld in 1986 was independent counsels.