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US attorney general Merrick Garland visits Ukraine to meet nation’s top prosecutor

‘I’m here to express the unwavering support of the United States for the people of Ukraine,’ Merrick Garland says

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

U.S. Attorney General Garland visits Ukraine on Tuesday

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited Ukraine on Tuesday where he will discuss efforts to identify, arrest and prosecute those involved in war crimes and other atrocities committed during Russia's invasion, a Justice Department official said.

Reuters · Jun 21, 2022

Did Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 reach the level of treason?

A professor notes that the framers of the Constitution had “a very specific image in mind — men gathering with guns, forming an army and marching on the seat of government.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022

Trump aide Navarro tells judge he needs time to promote his book

WASHINGTON — Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty to criminal contempt and asked a federal judge to hold off on his trial so he could promote his book.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022

Jan. 6 panel says 'it won't be an obstacle' to Justice Department after Proud Boys case delay

WASHINGTON — The congressional Jan. 6 committee said it’s working to get the Justice Department access to transcripts of witness interviews, a day after the Capitol riot prosecution of two Proud Boys was delayed due to lack of access.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022

Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next

In its first three hearings, the House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection has laid out the beginnings of its case against former President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Seized Russian superyacht docks in Hawaii waving US flag

The 348-foot-long Amadea features a wine cellar, a mosaic-tiled pool, a live lobster tank and a large helipad

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Will Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S.? Where his case stands now

The WikiLeaks founder will face 18 federal counts — whenever he's brought to a U.S. courthouse in Virginia. For now, he has at least one more avenue of appeal.

WEKU · Jun 17, 2022

Analysis: Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral spat was avoidable — and unnecessary

WASHINGTON — Evidence. The word was uttered 41 times Monday during the Jan. 6 select committee’s second much-anticipated June hearing and over and over by its members during a weeklong cable TV blitz.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral spat was avoidable — and unnecessary - Roll Call

The House Jan. 6 committee had an unnecessary public spat over whether to make criminal referrals to DOJ. It doesn't have to.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2022