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Emmett Till’s family calls for murder charges against accuser in 1955 lynching

Justice Department reopened, then closed, renewed probe into Black teenager’s killing

The Independent UK

Some Jan. 6 trials are on hold. Why? There's too much evidence

WASHINGTON — The amount of evidence collected as part of the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection rivals what the Hubble telescope has amassed in its three-decade orbit. And sorting through it all has ground many of its criminal cases to a halt.

Los Angeles Times

Ukrainian man charged in major ransomware spree extradited to U.S. - Justice Dept

A Ukrainian man charged last year with conducting one of the most severe ransomware attacks against U.S. targets has been extradited to the United States and made a court appearance on Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Reuters

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Did Amazon violate federal laws? Lawmakers ask for DOJ probe

Lawmakers have made good on their threat to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Amazon and its senior executives obstructed Congress or violated other laws in testimony on its competition practices

The Independent UK

US Lawmakers Urge DOJ To Probe Amazon: WSJ

A U.S. congressional committee urged the Justice Department to investigate Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) for potential criminal obstruction of Congress, the Wall Street Journal reports. The committee alleged Amazon's refusal to disclose information as part of its investigation into Amazon's competitive practices. Amazon allegedly attempted to cover up a lie that Amazon told lawmakers…

Benzinga

DOJ, SEC Investigate Possible Insider Trading Violation On Microsoft-Activision Deal: WSJ

Federal prosecutors and securities regulators are investigating three men with an unrealized profit of ~$60 million on the options trade, betting on Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), the Wall Street Journal reports. The Justice Department investigated for possible violation of insider-trading law by the options trades violated insider-trading laws. The SEC…

Benzinga

Former Proud Boys leader Tarrio arrested in Miami on Jan. 6 Capitol attack charges

MIAMI — Federal agents on Tuesday arrested former Proud Boys national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio in Miami on conspiracy charges alleging he played a leadership role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the presidential election.

Miami Herald

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Pro-Trump fundraiser accused over $6.8m fraud says it’s all ‘that b****’ Hillary Clinton’s’ fault

David Schamens claims to have testified against Hillary Clinton before a secret grand jury in 1997, purporting to have evidence of illegal campaign contributions ‘out of China’

The Independent UK

‘She corresponded with Putin himself’: US-Russia citizen charged with acting as illegal Russian agent, prosecutors say

Justice Department alleges Elena Branson ‘actively subverted’ US laws to promote Russian agenda

The Independent UK

Texas militia member found guilty in first Jan. 6 trial

WASHINGTON — The first person to go on trial over charges stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection was found guilty, a crucial victory for the U.S. Justice Department as it continues to prosecute hundreds of other rioters.

Tribune News Service

Proud Boys former leader Enrique Tarrio charged with conspiracy in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, was charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and arrested Tuesday, the Justice Department said.

Tribune News Service

How U.S. law enforcement could take control of Russian oligarchs' assets

The U.S. Justice Department last week launched a task force aimed at choking off assets that Russian oligarchs own in the United States, part of Washington's efforts to pressure Moscow to cease its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Former Fox News director indicted for violating Crimea sanctions and helping Russian billionaire

Justice Department vows end to ‘Russian aggression’ with first Crimea-linked sanctions violation

The Independent UK

The FBI Is Hiding an Unpublished Police Use-of-Force Database From FOIA Requesters

Three years since it launched, an FBI data collection program on police use-of-force incidents has yet to gain enough participation to release any statistics.

Reason

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US DOJ Probes Poultry Companies Over Employment Practices: Report

The Justice Department in the U.S. has launched an investigation into whether poultry companies have engaged in anticompetitive sharing about employment practices, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move adds to the scrutiny that U.S. meat processors face from the government and their workers for holding down wages. The report noted…

The Independent UK

'Abhorrent': Prison boss vexes DOJ with alleged intimidation

The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct

The Independent UK

Takeaways as Jan. 6 panel eyes Trump 'criminal conspiracy'

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has previewed some of its findings in a federal court filing

Reuters

Veteran U.S. prosecutor to lead task force probing Russian oligarchs

Andrew Adams, a veteran federal prosecutor in New York City who has experience handling cases involving Russian organized crime groups, will lead the Justice Department's new task force aimed at Russian oligarchs, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Thursday.

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Salon

House panel to DOJ: Trump did the crime!

House panel's "informal referral" to DOJ suggests Trump "engaged in a criminal conspiracy" to defraud the nation

Axios

DOJ pushes Congress for changes in cybersecurity act

The Justice Department says cyberattacks reports should go to the FBI in addition to the Department of Homeland Security.

Daily Mirror

Russian oligarchs 'flee with superyachts' as Biden targets 'ill-begotten gains'

President Joe Biden assailed Vladimir Putin for his country's attack on Ukraine and put Russian oligarchs and other 'corrupt' government leaders on notice that the Justice Department would be coming for their assets

Reason

"Tacoma Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Arson at Downtown Seattle Protest"

From a Justice Department press release distributed yesterday: A 26-year-old Tacoma, Washington, woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 5 years in prison for arson for burning five Seattle Police vehicles parked around Sixth and Pine in downtown Seattle on Saturday, May 30, 2020, announced U.S.…

The Independent UK

US Justice Department launches ‘Task Force KleptoCapture’ to crack down on oligarchs and seize assets

‘Oligarchs be warned: we will use every tool to freeze and seize your criminal proceeds’

Reuters

U.S. launches 'KleptoCapture' task force aimed at Russian oligarchs

A new U.S. federal "KleptoCapture" task force will work to further strain the finances of Russia's oligarchs to pressure the country to cease its invasion of Ukraine, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Justice Department expands effort to tackle tech-enabled threats - Roll Call

The Justice Department is expanding its effort to prevent and counter foreign tech-enabled threats beyond China.

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