Department of justice Stories
George Santos Says He Won't Seek Reelection After Ethics Report
The Ethics Committee said it will share additional evidence of Santos's unlawful conduct with the Justice Department.
US Takes On Google In Landmark Antitrust Trial
Google faces its biggest ever legal challenge in a Washington court on Tuesday, as it fends off accusations from the US government that it acted unlawfully to build its overwhelming dominance of online search.
Far-Right Trump Supporters Are Harassing Prosecutors, Government Workers Handling Classified Docs Case
The prosecutors are not the only ones they are threatening but also swing-state election workers refuting claims of voter fraud.
If Trump Gets Reelected And Then Convicted, He Could Be Removed From Office: Ex-AG
Former President Donald Trump might not finish his second term if he wins the election and is criminally convicted, a former attorney general believes.
Here's How Donald Trump And Don Jr. Reacted To Ex-POTUS' Second Indictment Over 'Boxes Hoax'
Trump said that he has been summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami, Florida, Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Four Americans Charged For Aiding Kremlin, Pushing Pro-Russia Propaganda In Florida, Missouri
The US will not hesitate to prosecute individuals who will attempt to interfere with the elections, said Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen.
Biden, US Could Impose Rules On ChatGPT Over Fears Of AI Tools For Crimes
Regulations may be coming for artificial intelligence as the Biden administration consults with researchers, industry groups and others on the potential risks of AI.
Justice Department Seizes $112M In 'Pig-Butchering' Cryptocurrency Scams
Scammers often develop an intimate relationship with their victims through a WhatsApp message and convince them to invest in fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platforms.
Can Donald Trump Be Sued For Jan. 6? Capitol Police, Members Of Congress Seek Damages
The DOJ declined to support former President Trump in his attempt to receive immunity from civil suits seeking damages for his role during Jan. 6, 2021.
Justice Department Responds To Bankman-Fried's Camp's Attempt To Remove Bail Modifications
The DOJ reportedly requested that a bail condition preventing Sam Bankman-Fried from accessing or transferring assets at FTX and the crypto hedge fund he founded, Alameda Research, be left in place.
FBI Infiltrates, Shuts Down 'Hive' Ransomware Gang Responsible For Thousands Of Attacks
The FBI and Department of Justice announced the seizure of a website used by infamous ransomware group "Hive".
Resident Finds $2 Million-Worth Of Cocaine Along Florida Keys
U.S. Border Patrol Agents said they had recovered 25 washed-up contrabands of cocaine on Florida shoreline since October.
Trump Reacts To California Mass Shooting, Rants About Jan. 6 Riot
Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning those who participated in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, if he were elected president again.
FBI Increases Reward To $500K In Investigation Of Capitol Riot Pipe Bomb Suspect
The FBI has announced it will raise the reward to $500k for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect who placed two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national headquarters a day before the Capitol Riots on Jan. 6.
Congress Passes Bill Enabling DOJ To Prosecute Foreigners Suspected Of War Crimes Overseas
US Congress passed one bill and an addendum Thursday that would grant the Justice Department additional tools to prosecute war criminals.
Universities Move To Ban TikTok In Crackdown Over Cybersecurity Fears
A number of universities across the U.S. are moving to ban TikTok after states signed legislation forbidding the app on government networks and devices.
Small-Town Iowa Police Chief Lied To ATF, Illegally Bought And Sold Machine Guns
A police chief in a small Iowa town is facing federal charges after illegally procuring 90 machine guns and selling them for personal profit.
Trump Losing Support Among Rank GOP Members Following Jan 6 Criminal Referral
Former President Donald Trump is losing support among Congressional Republicans following his criminal referral by the Jan. 6 House Committee Monday.
'Fortnite' Makers To Pay $520M To Settle Claims It Tricked Gamers Into Making Purchases
The FTC accused Epic Games of violating children's privacy and using deceptive interface designs to trick users into making unwanted purchases.
DOJ Sues Arizona For Shipping Container Border Wall
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Arizona for building a border wall made of shipping containers on federal land.
Florida And California Ranked As Worst States For Reporting Crime To FBI
Florida and California have the lowest percentage of state and local law enforcement agencies turning over crime data to the FBI in the last year.
Agents Arrest 21, Bust Theft Ring That Allegedly Made Millions From Catalytic Converter Theft
Authorities arrested 21 people suspected of being part of a theft ring that allegedly made millions of dollars from stolen catalytic converters.
Ex-cop In Philadelphia Accused Of Trafficking Guns Used In School Shooting
The shooting, which took place at Roxborough High School on Sept. 27, killed a 14-year-old kid and injured four others.
Trump Lawyer Spoke To FBI, Prompting Steve Bannon's About-Face On Jan 6 Testimony
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump spoke to the FBI ahead of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s decision to submit testimony to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Delta Airlines Looking To Implement 'No-Fly' List For These Travelers
Delta Airlines is looking to take more extreme measures in response to an increase of disorderly travelers
Houston Man Uses Stimulus Loan To Buy Lamborghini, Gets 9-Year Sentence
Aside from being sentenced to more than nine years in prison, 30-year-old Lee Price III must forfeit a Lamborghini Urus luxury sports utility vehicle, Ford F-350 truck and a Rolex watch he purchased with fraudulently obtained COVID-19 business loans amounting to $1.6 million.
Ashley Biden Stolen Diary: FBI Raids Homes Of Right-Wing Media In Investigation
The FBI has launched an investigation into Ashley Biden’s stolen diary.
Washington Man Rapes 6-Year-Old While On Vacation In Canada; Gets Sentenced To Jail: Prosecutors
John Timothy Whicher, 63, has pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place.
Former NY Choir Director Jailed After Sharing Child Porn Over Kik: Prosecutors
Michael Wustrow, 59, has been sentenced to jail after sharing child pornography and discussing the subject with other people on social media app Kik.
Maryland Couple Arrested For Selling US Submarine Nuclear Secrets To Undercover FBI Agent
A couple from Maryland has been accused of violating the Atomic Energy Act.