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Justice Thomas Questions Definition Of 'Official Act' In Trump Case

Supreme Court debates defining 'official act' by president in Trump's case, impacting legal proceedings and setting precedent for future interpretations of...

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McKinsey Under Criminal Investigation Over Alleged Role In Fueling Opioid Epidemic

McKinsey & Company is facing a criminal investigation by U.S. attorneys' offices in Massachusetts and the Western District of Virginia for its alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case

The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.

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Justice Department settles claims on USA Gymnastics investigation - Roll Call

The Justice Department announced settlements Tuesday related to claims the FBI insufficiently investigated doctor Larry Nassar.

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"White Supremacist Leader Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Make Death Threats Against Brooklyn Journalist"

The Justice Department reported yesterday: Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Nicholas Welker, also known as "King ov Wrath," was sentenced by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen to 44 months' imprisonment for conspiring to make death threats. Welker, the leader of Feuerkrieg Division ("FKD"), an international…

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Biden signs reauthorization of surveillance program into law despite privacy concerns

The legislation extends for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA.

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Justice Department Expands Efforts To Reduce Violent Crime

Learn about the Justice Department's initiatives to combat violent crime, including establishing a gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task fo...

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U.S. Sentencing Commission Restricts Federal Judges' Ability To Use Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing

The little-known but outrageous practice allowed judges to enhance defendants' sentences using conduct a jury acquitted them of.

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DOJ Nearing Settlement With Nassar Survivors Over FBI Negligence

Justice Department negotiating settlement with Larry Nassar's sexual assault survivors over FBI's failures in investigating abuse allegations.

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Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters

Conservatives on the court expressed varying degrees of skepticism about the charge of obstructing an official proceeding.

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Supreme Court Precedent 'Fish Case' Impacts January 6 Rioters Charge

Challenges faced by the Justice Department in using past 'fish case' to justify obstruction charges for January 6 rioters.

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Supreme Court questions use of statute against Jan. 6 defendants - Roll Call

The Supreme Court aired concerns Tuesday about the 'obstruction' charge against defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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Justice Thomas Questions Government's Use Of Law In Protests

Justice Thomas questions Justice Department's handling of Capitol riot-related cases and law enforcement consistency.

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Justice Department Strengthens Relationships With Native American Tribes

Learn how the Justice Department is improving connections with Native American tribes and addressing historical injustices to support tribal sovereignty.

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Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of Capitol Riot Defendant

The U.S. Supreme Court case involving Capitol riot defendant Joseph Fischer could set a precedent for obstruction charges in high-profile prosecutions.

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"Former Cornell Student Pleads Guilty to Posting Online Threats Against Jewish Students on Campus"

From the Justice Department Wednesday: Patrick Dai, 21, formerly a junior at Cornell University and originally from Pittsford, New York, pleaded guilty today to posting threats to kill or injure another person using interstate communications…. As part of his guilty plea, Dai admitted that, on Oct. 28 and 29, 2023,…

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House looks to try again on surveillance authority reauthorization - Roll Call

House lawmakers moved forward with another push to consider a bill that would reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority.

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Ohtani Translator Stole Over $16 Mn From Dodgers Star

The former Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani was charged with bank fraud on Thursday for stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay gambling debts.

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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame

FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills. Their advocates are asking for a housing allowance to lighten the load.

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Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online

The Justice Department's new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores. Attorney General Merrick Garland said it will save lives.

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Alabama Man Arrested For Detonating Explosive Device Outside AG Office

Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, arrested for detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG's office. No injuries reported.

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Justice Department Rejects GOP Demand For Special Counsel Audio

Justice Department resists GOP demands for unredacted materials related to Biden probe, potential legal battle looming.

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House subpoena lawsuit risks change to oversight power - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee has teed up a high-stakes legal clash with the Justice Department over congressional subpoena power.

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Man Arrested For Arson At Sen. Bernie Sanders' Office

35-year-old man arrested for arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont. No injuries reported. Suspect could face prison time if convicted.

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Man Arrested For Alleged Arson At Bernie Sanders' Office

35-year-old man arrested for arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing.

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