Feb 08 Biden 'willfully' disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted, special counsel says By Eric Tucker, Lindsay Whitehurst, Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden's handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime. Continue reading
Feb 05 Justice Department proposes major changes to address racial disparities in state crime victim funds By Claudia Lauer, Associated Press The Justice Department has proposed changes to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation. Continue reading
Jan 29 Attorney General Merrick Garland to undergo surgery, Justice Department says By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The news comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon following a hospitalization related to prostate cancer that was criticized for being kept secret for days. Continue reading
Jan 03 Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter U.S. illegally By Paul J. Weber, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses Texas of violating the U.S. government's authority over immigration enforcement. Continue reading
Dec 18 Justice Department creates database to track misconduct records by federal law enforcement By Claudia Lauer, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Announced on Monday, the federal move is a step toward accountability amid growing calls to close loopholes that allow law enforcement officers to be rehired by other agencies after losing their jobs or resigning after misconduct allegations. Continue reading
Nov 30 Six West Virginia jail employees indicted in connection with death of incarcerated man By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Five former correctional officers in West Virginia have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the 2022 death of a man at a regional jail. Continue reading
Sep 29 Ex-Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark can't move Georgia case to federal court, a judge says By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A judge on Friday rejected a request by former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark to move the Georgia election subversion charges against him from state court to federal court. Continue reading
Aug 31 Election workers are being bombarded with death threats, the U.S. government says By Lindsay Whitehurst, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Some point to former President Donald Trump and his allies repeatedly and falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen and spreading conspiracy theories about election workers. Continue reading
Aug 23 Justice Department announces charges against hundreds of alleged COVID-19 fraudsters By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The May-through-July operation underscores how pervasive the fraud was and the time it takes for law enforcement officials to hunt down, charge and convict people who stole money during a national emergency. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 6:00 Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan shielding owners from lawsuits By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The Supreme Court blocked a bankruptcy plan for drug maker Purdue Pharma that would have paid out billions of dollars to address the opioid epidemic and shielded the company’s owners from legal liability. The Justice Department argued that shielding the… Continue watching