WASHINGTON (WCMH) — Special Counsel Robert Mueller has begun selecting a grand jury in the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

The Journal reports Muller had impaneled the grand jury in Washington, signaling a new step in the investigation into whether President Donald J. Trump or any of his campaign associates colluded with the Russians during the election.Keep checking NBC4i.com for real-time updates on this story. To get alerts for breaking news, grab the free NBC4 News App for iPhone or Android. You can also sign up for email alerts.