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Richard Tobin, 19, Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Vandalize Synagogues
"While we all have the right to believe whatever we want," an FBI agent said, "when those views lead to violence, that's a different and dangerous story."
Ohio High School Teacher Put on Leave for Disputing How George Floyd Died
Floyd, a black man, died of asphyxiation after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. Floyd repeatedly said "I can't breathe" and his death sparked global protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
Garland Must Commit to Finishing Obama's Work on Solitary
After a year of COVID, every American ought to have a newfound appreciation for the profound physical and psychological effects that extreme social isolation can have on a person.
El Chapo's Wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro, Arrested in Virginia on Drug Charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro was charged with conspiracy to illegally import and distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana.
Cruz Says DOJ 'Politicized and Weaponized' Under Obama at Garland Hearing
"Am I right in assuming you do not view your role as attorney general as being Joe Biden's wingman?" Cruz asked Garland on Monday.
Merrick Garland Will Promise to Prosecute 'White Supremacists' Over Riot
The judge of 24 years will call for "reaffirming the norms that will ensure the [DOJ's] adherence to the Rule of Law."
Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney Offers Biden His Resignation
Andrew Lelling, who led the college admissions scandal prosecution, will step down at the end of February.
'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli Says Trump Is 'Not Honorable' in Riot Apology
In a Tuesday statement, Capitol rioter Jake Angeli said he was "deeply disappointed" in former President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump's Ex-Aide Teases 'Trove' of Tapes as DOJ Drops Memoir Lawsuit
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff said she has an "enormous trove of communications" that "tell the true story" about contracts.
Seattle-Area Proud Boy Leader Ethan Nordean's Release Overturned on Appeal
Ethan Nordean, a Proud Boys leader also known as "Rufio Panman," is facing up to 32 years in prison for his alleged involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Missouri State Rep. Tricia Derges Indicted Over Fake 'Stem Cell Shot'
She allegedy claimed the stem cell shot could be a potential cure to COVID-19, but the injection only contained amniotic fluid and had no stem cells in it.
Inmate William Lee Terrell Facing Long Sentence For Prison Employee Attack
Texas inmate William Lee Terrell, who has served more than half of a 19-year federal prison sentence for bank robbery, could soon find himself sentenced to an additional 20 years behind bars after being found guilty of assaulting a prison employee.
Biden Admin. Takes 'Essential Step' in Altering Trump Immigration Policy
James McHenry was named the EOIR's acting chief in 2017, and was appointed permanent director the next year. He led a number of initiatives that many immigration advocates criticized, such attempting to limit asylum standards and urging immigration judges to close cases quickly.
Florida Man Charged With Election Interference by Spreading Disinformation
"There is no place in public discourse for lies and misinformation to defraud citizens of their right to vote," the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York said.
Illegal Scheme to Steal Stimulus Checks from Mail to Sell Exposed by Feds
Ahmed Kosoko allegedly stole at least $6,000 in economic stimulus checks that had been sent through the mail.
Biden Moves to Phase Out Federal Contracts With Private Prisons
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at eliminating "profit-based incentives to incarcerate" prisoners by ending federal contracts with privately operated prisons.
Social Media Platforms Must be Held Accountable for Illicit Content
Illicit online content continues to proliferate and has become increasingly violent and harmful to our nation's youth.
Why Google's Antitrust Defense Is Wrong
If appearing to take others' private property isn't prohibited by antitrust law, then what is?
Schumer Capitol Attack Presser Bombed by Pro-Trump Heckler
"These Trump supporters are gonna go to your house," the heckler said during Senator Chuck Schumer's press conference. "They're gonna go to [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi's house."
A 10 Point Guide to the Prosecution of Donald Trump
How the last days of Trump's presidency is handled relative to Trump being removed from office or not is one thing, but he must be removed from the political stage permanently.
Nail Salon Owner Convicted In Forced Labor Case, Faces 20 Years in Prison
According to the Department of Justice, Thuy Tien Luong physically abused her victim by, among other things, "pouring acetone on her head."
Deutsche Bank to Pay $130 Million Over Bribery and Fraud Charges
Deutsche Bank will pay the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission the fine for taking part in "a criminal scheme to conceal payments to so-called consultants worldwide who served as conduits for bribes to foreign officials."
Ex-Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Pistol-Whipping Motorist, Faces 3 Years
The victim of former Michigan police officer Ryan McInerney's assault was left with "broken bones" and "lacerations requiring stitches."
Kathy Griffin Scolds FBI for Riot Response
The comedian lashed out at the FBI on Twitter, criticizing the organization's effort in identifying violent rioters and drawing a comparison to the scrutiny she received over that infamous 2017 photo featuring her holding a likeness of Donald Trump's severed head.
Justice Department Says 3 Percent of Its Emails Compromised by Russian Hack
The OCIO "learned of previously unknown malicious activity linked to the global SolarWinds incident that has affected multiple federal agencies and technology contractors, among others. This activity access to the Department's Microsoft O365 email environment" said a Department Spokesperson.
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Blow Up Catholic School
Sonia Tabizada threatened a Catholic school over its perceived acceptance of same-sex couples in 2019, leaving a phone message with the school that "you guys are about to get terrorism."
Legal Expert Calls on Biden to 'Nominate Obama As Attorney General'
In an op-ed, Douglas Kmiec said such a move would be unprecedented but was the "fastest way to re-establish the rule of law."
GOP Lawmaker Asks Trump to Pardon Ex-Congressman, Calls DOJ 'Corrupt'
Arizona Representative Paul Gosar said Rick Renzi was "convicted by corrupt DOJ prosecutors who fabricated evidence."
AG Barr's Quote About Presidential Pardons Resurfaces on His Last Day
In 2019, the attorney general said it "would be a crime" for a president to pardon someone in exchange for a promise of loyalty.
Iowa Care Centre Performed Dangerous Experiments on Disabled Residents—DOJ
Disabled residents in Glenwood Resource Center in Iowa were subjected to poor medical care and harmful experiments.