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US Seeks to Keep Confiscated Iranian Arms Shipments

The United States is seeking to keep more than 1 million rounds of ammunition the US Navy seized in December as it was in transit from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militants in Yemen, the Justice Department said on Friday. The United States disrupted a major operation by Iran’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023

Commentary: Trump’s indictment is a historic first. Here’s why more are likely to follow

The news that a Manhattan grand jury has returned an indictment of Donald Trump — the first criminal charge against a former president in the nation’s history — is monumental in itself. We should pause for a moment to appreciate the giant step that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2023

The Shaky New York Case Against Trump Reeks of Desperation To Punish a Reviled Political Opponent

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is relying on debatable facts and untested legal theories to transform minor misconduct into a felony.

Reason · Mar 31, 2023

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U.S. seeks to keep Yemen-bound ammunition seized from Iran

The United States is seeking to keep more than 1 million rounds of ammunition the U.S. Navy seized in December as it was in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to militant groups in Yemen, the Justice Department said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

US Justice Dept. sues Norfolk Southern over Ohio derailment

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, alleging its Feb. 3 derailment in Ohio unlawfully polluted waterways.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

U.S. Capitol rioter the 'QAnon Shaman' is released early from federal prison

Jacob Chansley recieved one of the longest sentences handed down to a U.S. Capitol rioter. He has been freed from prison and sent to a reentry center until late May.

WEKU · Mar 31, 2023

US sues railway company over Ohio derailment, contamination - Roll Call

The federal government filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over last month’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2023

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5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. Trump's arraignment hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon in a Manhattan criminal court.

WEKU · Mar 31, 2023

Trump's legal worries extend far beyond charges in New York

The hush money case in New York that has led to criminal charges against Donald Trump is just one of a number of investigations that could pose legal problems for the former president

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Prosecutors say Pras Michel broke the law 'to get paid'

Prosecutors said musician Pras Michel collected exorbitant sums of money from a billioniare desperate to win access to two separate U.S. presidents.

WEKU · Mar 30, 2023

Credit Suisse helped rich dodge taxes

"Republican budget cuts have decimated the IRS's ability to root out this kind of offshore tax evasion scheme"

Salon · Mar 30, 2023

Jan. 6 committee shows Congress can’t enforce subpoenas alone

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 select committee spent nearly a year trying to get former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows to testify, winning a protracted court fight to defend its subpoenas and voting to refer Meadows for prosecution of contempt of Congress.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Trump's ominous attacks won't save him

Trump continues to escalate the intimidation and violent threats. None of that will save him from prosecution

Salon · Mar 29, 2023

Seattle and Justice officials seek to end most oversight of city's police

U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials seek an end to most federal oversight of the city's police department, saying its sustained reform efforts are a model for other cities.

WEKU · Mar 29, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury in Jan. 6 investigation

Vice President Mike Pence will not be asked about his actions on Jan. 6, but he will have to testify about potential illegal acts committed by former President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

US judge orders Pence to testify in January 6 attack probe

US media reports that the ruling may compel Mike Pence to speak about Donald Trump’s actions after the 2020 election.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police

The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials have asked a judge to end most federal oversight of the city's police department

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Alphabet Seeks Dismissal of US Antitrust Lawsuit over Google's Online Ads

Google parent Alphabet asked a US federal judge on Monday to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit alleging that the search giant illegally abused its dominance of online advertising. The government, which filed the ad tech lawsuit in January along with eight states, had argued that Google should be forced to…

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Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

Proposed ATF budget runs into opposition from House Republicans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s proposed budget increase for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in fiscal 2024 faces sharp opposition from many House Republicans who want to make cuts this budget cycle.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Commentary: Would a JetBlue and Spirit merger be all that bad for travelers?

JetBlue is seeking permission to merge with Spirit Airlines. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to block the purchase. Does this make sense for air travelers?

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023

Republicans critical of Biden funding request for gun agency - Roll Call

President Biden’s proposed budget increase for the ATF faces sharp opposition from many House Republicans who want to make cuts.

WEKU · Mar 27, 2023

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Deputies accused of shoving guns in mouths of 2 Black men

Police and court records obtained by The Associated Press show that deputies who were accepted to a Mississippi sheriff's department's special tactical unit have been involved in at least four violent encounters with Black men since 2019 that left two dead and another seriously wounded

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

Biden's Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases

An Associated Press review of dozens of legal filings shows that President Joe Biden’s Justice Department is fighting just as vigorously as Donald Trump's did to uphold death row inmates' sentences, despite Biden's opposition to capital punishment

WEKU · Mar 25, 2023

1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot. Here's where their cases stand

More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.

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