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Simone Biles among assault victims seeking $1bn from FBI for failing to stop Larry Nassar

FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Nassar - who is now serving decades in prison - was accused of molesting gymnasts but they failed to act and he continued to target young women and girls for more than a year

The Independent UK

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar

The Independent UK

'Seditious Conspiracy' Charges for Proud Boys Taint January 6 Prosecutions

Normal criminal law covers the alleged acts without politicizing proceedings.

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US Ex-teacher Pleads Guilty to Leading ISIS Women's Brigade

A former US schoolteacher who became a high-ranking ISIS official and organized an all-female military battalion, pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a foreign terrorist group, the Justice Department said. Kansas-born Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, admitted to engaging in "terrorism-related activities" in Syria, Libya, and Iraq between 2011 and 2019. "Fluke-Ekren ultimately…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pelosi and other top Democrats subpoenaed over Bannon contempt case

Lawyers for ex-Trump adviser request details of Capitol attack panel’s decision-making process that led to contempt ruling

The Guardian - US

How many January 6 rioters are in jail?

The Justice Department says roughly 65 defendants have recieved jail or prison sentences for their conduct on 6 January 2021

The Independent UK

Thousands attacked the Capitol. Who has answered for it?

WASHINGTON — A year and a half after thousands of Donald Trump diehards overran the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors have scored relatively few felony convictions and face growing pressure to go after targets including the organizers and the former president himself.

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US woman accused of leading all-female ISIL unit pleads guilty

US Justice Department says more than ‘100 women and young girls’ received military training from Allison Fluke-Ekren.

Al Jazeera

US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away

The United States has won a legal battle to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation

The Independent UK

Editorial: Every Trump crony who refuses to abide by subpoenas should face charges

With public hearings coming soon from the House committee investigating Jan. 6, the Department of Justice has decided not to charge two key figures with contempt of Congress for refusing to honor subpoenas. Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino are apparently off…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

US charges Proud Boys members with seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — U.S. prosecutors amped up charges against five members of the right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys, adding seditious conspiracy for actions they took in advance of the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson

Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture.

Al Jazeera

Rep Jamie Raskin hints at new evidence Jan 6 committee has against Trump

The House select committee will hold its first prime time hearing on Thursday.

The Independent UK

After Uvalde massacre Cruz digs in on gun rights, Cornyn mulls modest changes

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both cast themselves as staunch Second Amendment supporters. Both enjoy A+ ratings from the NRA.

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Capitol attack panel to unveil new evidence against Trump at public hearings

Committee intends to reveal previously secret White House records, photos and videos to prove how Trump broke the law

Evening Standard

Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro charged with contempt of Congress

Navarro is the second aide of the former president to be arrested after defying a legal summons from the congressional committee

Axios

Jan. 6th committee questions "puzzling" DOJ decision on Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino

Meadows and Scavino were involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

The Independent UK

Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won't be charged

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

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US justice department declines to charge former Trump officials Meadows and Scavino with contempt of Congress

Decision marks major blow for House committee investigating US Capitol attack

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Former Trump aide Mark Meadows avoids contempt of Congress charges

WASHINGTON — Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows won’t be indicted for defying subpoenas by the special congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, a major blow to the panel as it seeks cooperation of associates of former President Donald Trump.

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Former Trump aide Navarro faces contempt charges after defying Jan. 6 subpoenas

WASHINGTON — Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro was indicted on charges of defying a subpoena by the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, giving the panel fresh ammunition as it probes the post-election acts of Donald Trump and his allies.

Reason

Kansas Seized $21 Million From People Over the Past Two Years. Most Were Never Convicted of a Crime

An Americans for Prosperity Foundation report found that less than a quarter of people who had property seized through asset forfeiture by Kansas police were ever convicted of a crime.

The Independent UK

Former U.S. ambassador points finger in Qatar lobbying probe

A former high-ranking U.S. ambassador is demanding federal prosecutors explain why he’s facing criminal charges for illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of Qatar while a retired four-star general who worked on the same effort with him is not

The Guardian - US

US Justice Department could be zeroing in on Trump lawyers, experts say

Subpoenas for information on Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman’s roles in the fake electors scheme were issued in April

WEKU

Jan. 6 panel promises 'previously unseen material' in prime-time hearing on June 9

The panel is expected to hold about a half dozen public hearings in June and release a report on its findings in September.

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