• Robert Mueller diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in summer 2021.
• Congress withdrew its subpoena for Mueller’s testimony in the Epstein investigation.
• Mueller has experienced mobility and speech difficulties recently.
• His family requests privacy during this challenging time.
• He formally retired from his law practice at the end of 2022.

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director known for his role in the Russia investigation, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as confirmed by his family. They disclosed that the diagnosis happened in the summer of 2021, leading to his retirement from practicing law at the end of that year. Following a brief teaching position at his law school, he formally retired in 2022. The family also emphasized their desire for privacy during this time, as Mueller has been facing health challenges that affect his mobility and speech, according to Newsweek, HuffPost, IndiaTimes, and The Hill.

The announcement of Mueller's diagnosis comes at a crucial time, as the House Oversight Committee had intended to subpoena him regarding the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's case. The committee sought to question Mueller due to his position as FBI director from 2001 to 2013, a period during which Epstein was under investigation. However, following the disclosure of Mueller's health issues, the committee has decided to withdraw its request for his testimony, citing his inability to participate due to health concerns, according to HuffPost, IndiaTimes, and The Hill.

Mueller's health challenges have reportedly made it impossible for him to provide the testimony that Congress sought. His last public appearance was during his testimony regarding the findings from his special counsel investigation in July 2019. Despite the concerns over his health, Mueller remains a significant figure, especially regarding the controversial non-prosecution agreement that was struck in the past concerning Epstein, a deal that has drawn criticism over the years, according to Newsweek, HuffPost, and The Hill.