The Latest Breaking News from Justice Department

John Kelly says Trump wanted to "get the IRS on" James Comey and get DOJ to probe other foes

"The U.S. government ... should never be weaponized or used to retaliate," ex-WH chief of staff told NYT.

Axios · Nov 14, 2022

Court files show evidence Trump handled records marked classified after presidency

Justice department filing claims former US president kept secret documents in drawer at Mar-a-Lago with other files from after his time in office

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2022

Could SBF go to prison? Here's what the Justice Department would have to prove

Any decision by the Justice Department to bring criminal charges would require the agency to show he intended to deceive investors.

Fortune · Nov 13, 2022

US Judge lays out case for blocking publishing giants merger

A federal judge has laid out a data-laden case for why she blocked Penguin Random House’s proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

It took 10 years, but Feds say they've seized 50,000 stolen Bitcoin—hidden in a popcorn tin

Since the seizure, though, the value has dropped by two-thirds.

Fortune · Nov 8, 2022

Colorado election official claims he’s been forced to wear body armour amid midterm threats

Josh Zygielbaum, a County Clerk up for reelection in Colorado, has taken to wearing a bulletproof vest most days when heading into work

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Supreme Court signals it may allow court challenges to SEC, FTC

The U.S. Supreme Court signaled it may open a new avenue for companies and people to fight off complaints by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission, hearing arguments in cases that could undercut the clout of two powerful market regulators.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

AP sources: Justice Dept. watchdog probing Mass. US attorney

The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is investigating the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, prompted by U.S. Attorney Rachel Rollins’ appearance at a political fundraiser featuring first lady Jill Biden

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Republican politicians in Florida and Missouri refuse to let federal officials monitor voting locations

The Justice Department is sending monitors to 24 states in an effort to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws in the midterm elections

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

U.S. Justice Department will again have election monitors in Texas

Federal monitors will be on the ground in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties on Election Day as part of the department’s regular deployment for major elections.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2022