Death Row Inmates Sue Nebraska Governor
The legal fight over executions in Nebraska reflects a national debate over whether to carry out the most serious punishment.
How the System Tortures Rape Victims
Less than a week after spending her savings to move to New York City, a 27-year-old woman named Cate Smithson hailed a cab to take her home to Brooklyn after a night out in Manhattan. Instead, the driver pulled into an underground parking garage and raped her.
What Do Michael Flynn, Martha Stewart Have in Common?
Michael Flynn has joined a long line of high-profile defendants charged with 18 US Code 1001, commonly known as "making false statements."
Prison Guards Who Torture Inmates Can't Be Sued
Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, formed by a gradual accumulation of U.S. Supreme Court decisions, that protects government employees from financial judgments.
FBI to Review Gun Background Check System
The FBI and the ATF will review whether the military and other federal agencies are properly reporting information to the national gun background check database, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Court Papers: MS-13 Gang Cut Out Man's Heart
The gang members communicated via walkie-talkies as their victim arrived, and a 19-year-old allegedly attacked, plunging a 15-inch knife into the victim's chest.
NYC is using public sanitation trucks to stop terrorism
The terrorist group ISIS said in its online magazine last year that the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City was an "excellent target" for a vehicle attack like the one that killed eight people in Manhattan earlier this month.
'Game of Thrones' Scripts Stolen by Iranian Hacker
Behzad Mesri, an Iranian hacker, began conducting online reconnaissance of HBO's computer networks and employees in May, federal prosecutors said.
Hells Angels Still Alive and Violent
In an indictment that reads like a script for the violent television drama Sons of Anarchy, federal prosecutors on Monday charged eleven members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang with wreaking death and destruction in California over the past ten years.
Trump DOJ Favors Cities that Report Immigrants
The Department of Justice will hand over $98 million to 179 law enforcement agencies across the country—which will pay for more than 800 new full-time officers—with 80 percent of the money going to jurisdictions that allow federal immigrant officials inside their local jails.
Trump Bans Obama Transgender Bathroom Memos
Another Obama-era guidance memo that could be targeted by Sessions is the 2013 memo that said the DOJ wouldn't challenge state marijuana laws.
Even Trump Supporters Say U.S. Prisons Are Overcrowded
The results are surprising because Trump and his administration have repeatedly called for more "law and order" and moved to lengthen prison sentences.
Cops Arrest Brothers for Child Abuse, Sell Their House
Displayed on the walls of the brothers' house were photographs of boys who were naked or posed in sexual positions, with captions like "Wow" or "White Meat" taped to the images.
Police Body Cameras Can Threaten Civil Rights
"Unrestricted footage review places civil rights at risk and undermines the goals of transparency and accountability."
Deported MS-13 Member Returned, Allegedly Stabbed Woman
Angel Ramos, 36, is accused of stabbing a woman in his moving car several times with a flathead screwdriver in northeast Colorado last week.
Meet the Prosecutor Investigating Harvey Weinstein
Prosecutor named Maxine Rosenthal rose to present the case against past-his-prime Oscar winner.
El Chapo to See Shrink
Ongoing admissions about the 60-year-old's mental health by his defense attorneys this year mark a dramatic fall for a man who prosecutors say was once one of the world's biggest drug traffickers.
Air Force Failure Let Texas Church Shooter Buy Guns
"The Air Force has launched a review of how the Service handled the criminal records of former Airman Devin P. Kelley following his 2012 domestic violence conviction," the Air Force said in its statement.
Gun Law Loophole May Have Helped Texas Church Shooter
The federal background check system is supposed to stop anyone convicted of domestic violence from buying a gun.
Undocumented Teen Got Abortion Early, DOJ Says
The case has been called the first major abortion battle under President Trump, and it highlights the heated controversy surrounding the issue.
How Doctors Use 'Diversion Schemes' to Peddle Opioids
When doctors write unnecessary prescriptions to make money, it's called a "diversion scheme," with many of them typically charging cash for "doctor visits" that involve little or no actual physical examination.
Sessions Says U.S. Must Bar Drunk Drivers, Gang Members
The attorney general's comments came as President Donald Trump has repeatedly linked the ISIS-inspired terror attack in Manhattan to the need for tougher immigration policies.
CIA Releases New Osama bin Laden Documents
The man behind the 9/11 attacks apparently used a faded yellow notebook with "Lucky Exclusive" printed on the front, and red, black and blue pens to record his thoughts.
NYC Marathon Security Heightens After Attack
The NYPD will be parking more sand trucks and blocking trucks—large, heavy vehicles that obstruct streets so vehicles can't drive into certain areas.
Why Is Florida Home to so Many ISIS Supporters?
The Sunshine State has been the home state for more people associated with the Islamic State than almost all other U.S. states.
Teen Uses Twitter to Attack Police She Says Raped Her
After news broke that authorities were investigating the alleged rape, the teen retweeted news stories and said, "SHARE THIS, yes its about me."
Fentanyl Now Sold Alone, No Heroin Necessary
While drug traffickers and dealers once used fentanyl to spike the potency of the heroin they sold, they are now packaging fentanyl for sale by itself.
Trump Voters More Often Approve of Cops Using Bayonets
The issue of police using military-grade weapons and vehicles rose to national attention in 2014, during the Ferguson, Missouri protests.
Trump Wanted to Rename America's Biggest Mountain
The U.S. senators from Alaska quickly argued against the president's idea of changing the name Denali back to Mt. McKinley.
Feds to Target MS-13 Just Like Al Capone, Sessions Says
Attorney General Sessions said he has authorized federal prosecutors to investigate members of the international MS-13 gang with all lawful tools.