Aug 11 WATCH: Attorney General Garland to appoint a special counsel in Hunter Biden probe By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland says he will appoint a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe. This story is developing and will be updated. Continue reading
Aug 07 Justice Department helping Ukraine in war crimes investigations, Attorney General Garland says By Lindsay Whitehurst, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Congress recently allowed for new U.S. flexibility in assisting the court with investigations into foreign nationals related to Ukraine, and the Justice Department will be a key part of the United States' cooperation, Garland said. Continue reading
Aug 03 Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press Court documents say the officers called themselves The Goon Squad "because of their willingness to use excessive force and and not to report it."… Continue reading
Jul 17 Top official in Justice Department’s criminal division to depart at the end of July By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite's tenure has included combatting human smuggling and international criminal networks, prosecution of white-collar crime and work to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 23 Garland denies whistleblower claims of DOJ interference in Hunter Biden investigation By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back Friday against claims from IRS whistleblowers that the Justice Department interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden, saying more broadly that attacks on the department’s independence are corrosive. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Attorney General Garland holds news briefing on fighting fentanyl supply By Associated Press The Justice Department has announced it has filed criminal charges against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight people over allegations they illegally trafficked precursor chemicals for fentanyl. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Garland delivers remarks on guns and crime at ATF forum By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered remarks before a Police Executive Forum for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Investigation shows Minneapolis police show pattern of violating rights, Garland says By Steve Karnowski, Jim Salter, Associated Press The investigation found that Minneapolis officers used excessive force, including “unjustified deadly force,” and violated the rights of people engaged in constitutionally protected speech. Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump lawyers meet with Justice Department officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Trump lawyers two weeks ago requested a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland to raise concerns about what they alleged was prosecutorial misconduct and overreach by the team led by special counsel Jack Smith. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Garland presents awards for distinguished service in community policing By News Desk The award recognizes individual police officers "for exceptional efforts in effective policing," according to the Department of Justice. Continue reading