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Justice Department files complaint against judge weighing challenge to Trump’s transgender troop ban
Read full article: Justice Department files complaint against judge weighing challenge to Trump’s transgender troop banThe Justice Department has filed a complaint accusing a federal judge in Washington of misconduct during hearings over President Donald Trump’s executive order that calls for banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military.
Supervisor in DC federal prosecutors' office told to resign after dispute over investigation
Read full article: Supervisor in DC federal prosecutors' office told to resign after dispute over investigationA top supervisor in the federal prosecutors’ office in Washington said she was forced to resign following a dispute with her boss over a directive that she scrutinize the awarding of a government contract during the Biden administration, according to a letter reviewed by The Associated Press.
Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJ
Read full article: Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJA Florida police officer faces up to five years in prison for selling guns to a “key member of a criminal conspiracy” who smuggled the guns into various countries in the Caribbean, the Department of Justice said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal case
Read full article: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal caseNew York City Mayor Eric Adams will face the federal judge on Wednesday who will decide whether to dismiss corruption charges against him after lawyers explain the abrupt change in position just weeks before an April trial.
Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitments
Read full article: Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitmentsNew York City’s Democratic mayor appeared on the “Fox & Friends” show alongside President Donald Trump’s border czar.
Trump's former personal lawyer defends him at a Senate hearing and decries 'partisan lawfare'
Read full article: Trump's former personal lawyer defends him at a Senate hearing and decries 'partisan lawfare'President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, criticized the criminal cases against the Republican as “partisan lawfare” during his confirmation hearing to become the No. 2 Justice Department official.
Philippine investigators file criminal complaints against vice president over assassination threats
Read full article: Philippine investigators file criminal complaints against vice president over assassination threatsPhilippine government investigators have filed criminal complaints including sedition against Vice President Sara Duterte over her public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself was killed in an escalating political storm.
Ponte Vedra Beach Sushi restaurant owner pleads guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gain
Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach Sushi restaurant owner pleads guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gainThe owner of a sushi restaurant owner in Ponte Vedra Beach pleaded guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gain, according to the Department of Justice.
Justice Department says it won't release the names of FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 riot cases
Read full article: Justice Department says it won't release the names of FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 riot casesThe Justice Department has agreed to refrain from publicly identifying any FBI agents whose conduct is under review as President Donald Trump’s administration examines the investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Read full article: Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard EnterpriseU.S. government regulators sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14 billion acquisition of rival Juniper Networks on Thursday, saying the combination would eliminate competition, raise prices and reduce innovation.
Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
Read full article: Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the presidentThe Trump Justice Department says it has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.
Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship would overturn more than a century of precedent
Read full article: Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship would overturn more than a century of precedentU.S. President Donald Trump has said since his first administration that he wants to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right for everyone born in the United States.
Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
Read full article: Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights casesThe new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation, and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration.
Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown
Read full article: Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdownThe Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges against any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration.
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Read full article: Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheavalAttorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.
Biden task force calls for more training and money to avoid the mishandling of classified documents
Read full article: Biden task force calls for more training and money to avoid the mishandling of classified documentsA federal task force aiming to fix the mishandling of classified documents that it says has plagued outgoing presidential administrations for decades is recommending better Executive Branch guidance and training on such materials.
Jacksonville legal expert offers advice to help renters understand rights, lower rent payments
Read full article: Jacksonville legal expert offers advice to help renters understand rights, lower rent paymentsLegal experts and housing analysts are offered advice to help renters understand their rights and explore potential ways to negotiate lower monthly payments.
Bondi says she won't play politics as attorney general but doesn't rule out probes of Trump foes
Read full article: Bondi says she won't play politics as attorney general but doesn't rule out probes of Trump foesPam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, has sought to reassure Democratic senators that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes.
DOJ is accusing 6 major landlords of scheming to keep rents high. Two of them manage 21 properties across Jacksonville
Read full article: DOJ is accusing 6 major landlords of scheming to keep rents high. Two of them manage 21 properties across JacksonvilleThe U.S. Justice Department is suing several large landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high.
Former president, VP of Duval teachers union indicted, accused of stealing more than $2M from union
Read full article: Former president, VP of Duval teachers union indicted, accused of stealing more than $2M from unionThe former president and executive vice president of the Duval Teachers Union, Teresa Brady and Ruby George, have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to steal more than $1.2 million each.
Going Ringside Ep. 101: Could Trump make Vince McMahon’s remaining legal troubles disappear?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 101: Could Trump make Vince McMahon’s remaining legal troubles disappear?Last week word came out the Securities & Exchange Commission fined McMahon for improper hush money payments. We analyze McMahon's remaining civil suit, DOJ investigation and whether Donald Trump as President can stop the Federal investigation.
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
Read full article: Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department saysSpecial counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump.
Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probe
Read full article: Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel's report on Trump Jan. 6 probeA federal appeals court has denied a bid to block the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Oklahoma man pleads guilty to illegally converting 177 guns into assault rifle-style pistols in Florida
Read full article: Oklahoma man pleads guilty to illegally converting 177 guns into assault rifle-style pistols in FloridaAn Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements on records as a licensed firearms dealer involving a sophisticated scheme in Florida, illegally converting and selling 177 firearms, and classifying them as assault rifle-style pistols for profit on the streets.
Mississippi man gets 3 years in prison for making counterfeit money, using it at Florida businesses
Read full article: Mississippi man gets 3 years in prison for making counterfeit money, using it at Florida businessesA man from Mississippi has been charged with manufacturing counterfeit money and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Justice Department ignored some policies when seizing reporters' phone records, watchdog finds
Read full article: Justice Department ignored some policies when seizing reporters' phone records, watchdog findsFederal prosecutors sidestepped some Justice Department rules when they seized the phone records of reporters as part of media leak investigations during the Trump administration, according to a new watchdog report being released as the aggressive practice of hunting for journalists’ sources could again be resurrected.
Man charged for role in extorting $1 million from senior citizens, gold bars, gift cards in multi-state scheme
Read full article: Man charged for role in extorting $1 million from senior citizens, gold bars, gift cards in multi-state schemeA man was charged for his role in a multi-state scheme that involved extorting over $1 million by targeting senior citizens with unauthorized purchases of gold bars, gift cards, and large sums of money, according to the FBI.
4 Floridians guilty of defrauding Medicare of $54.3 million, paying kickbacks and bribes for unnecessary prescriptions
Read full article: 4 Floridians guilty of defrauding Medicare of $54.3 million, paying kickbacks and bribes for unnecessary prescriptionsFour individuals defrauded Medicare out of $54.3 million using a healthcare fraud scheme by paying kickbacks and bribes to telemarketers and telemedicine providers to secure orders for unnecessary medical prescriptions, which were billed to Medicare; one location was in Jacksonville.
Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
Read full article: Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staffPresident-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay.
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Read full article: Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son HunterPresident Joe Biden has issued a written statement explaining his decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden.
2 Jacksonville roofing business operators plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Read full article: 2 Jacksonville roofing business operators plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud schemeTwo operators of a Jacksonville roofing company have pleaded guilty to fraud charges and face up to 20 years in federal prison.
Owner of Florida healthcare companies withheld $10M in employee taxes, bought yacht, shopped at high-end retailers
Read full article: Owner of Florida healthcare companies withheld $10M in employee taxes, bought yacht, shopped at high-end retailersA Florida man who owned a healthcare company embezzled $10 million; instead, he misappropriated the funds to purchase a yacht and went on a personal spending spree at luxury retailers like Cartier and Bergdorf Goodman, resulting in a loss of over $10 million to the IRS.
A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors say
Read full article: A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors sayThe Justice Department says a high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel accused of faking his own death and living in the U.S. under a fake identity has been arrested on federal charges.
Former Florida church finance manager sentenced to 2+ years after embezzling $875,000, spending it on a boat, trips
Read full article: Former Florida church finance manager sentenced to 2+ years after embezzling $875,000, spending it on a boat, tripsA Florida woman who pleaded guilty to wire fraud was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for stealing nearly $1 million from a church where she worked.
Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case
Read full article: Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents caseSpecial counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory.
Florida man convicted of traveling to meet child for sex arrested for same thing 2 months after prison release: DOJ
Read full article: Florida man convicted of traveling to meet child for sex arrested for same thing 2 months after prison release: DOJA Jacksonville man, who is a registered sex offender after being convicted of traveling to meet a child for sex in 2020, has been indicted -- for trying to meet a child for sex, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Jacksonville man sentenced to 21 years in prison for trafficking over 500 grams of drugs including crystal meth
Read full article: Jacksonville man sentenced to 21 years in prison for trafficking over 500 grams of drugs including crystal methA 32-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking over 500 grams of drugs containing a mixture of crystal methamphetamine.
Jacksonville man sentenced to 35 years in prison after massive amounts of child pornography found inside his home
Read full article: Jacksonville man sentenced to 35 years in prison after massive amounts of child pornography found inside his homeAccording to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville native Arin Caleb Ellis, 27, was recently sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and distributing videos depicting children being sexually abused.
Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power site
Read full article: Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power siteThe Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation.
A judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of the election
Read full article: A judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of the electionA federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting.
Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weapon
Read full article: Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weaponAn Ohio man has been arrested on charges that he brought a massive “Trump” sign to the U.S. Capitol and joined other rioters in using it as a weapon against police officers during a mob attack.
Judge unseals heavily redacted trove of evidence in Trump's 2020 election interference case
Read full article: Judge unseals heavily redacted trove of evidence in Trump's 2020 election interference caseThe judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case made public Friday a heavily redacted trove of documents that provide a small glimpse into the evidence prosecutors will present if the case ever goes to trial.
Convict with prior charges for sexual misconduct, battery facing 15 years in prison on gun charge
Read full article: Convict with prior charges for sexual misconduct, battery facing 15 years in prison on gun chargeA 44-year-old convicted felon pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and could face up to a maximum of 15 years in prison.
Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
Read full article: Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spikeAn Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said.
Chicago man charged with assaulting two officers during protests of Netanyahu address to Congress
Read full article: Chicago man charged with assaulting two officers during protests of Netanyahu address to CongressAn Illinois man has been arrested on charges that he attacked two police officers during protests in Washington, D.
Navy sailor sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to meet 13-year-old for sex
Read full article: Navy sailor sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to meet 13-year-old for sexU.S. District Attorney has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 10 years for attempting to lure a 13-year-old into engaging in sex.
Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 years
Read full article: Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 yearsA U.S. District Judge sentenced Meggin Anne Evans, a 35-year-old Middleburg woman, to serve 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for the production of child sexual abuse material.
Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
Read full article: Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issuesTwo U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives for safety issues that have impacted its airplanes.
Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city
Read full article: Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi cityA Justice Department investigation has found that police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against people who criticize them.
FBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges
Read full article: FBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images chargesThe son of the man suspected in the assassination attempt in Florida of former President Donald Trump has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse images.
State Department diplomatic security officer pleads guilty to storming Capitol
Read full article: State Department diplomatic security officer pleads guilty to storming CapitolA man who worked as a U.S. State Department diplomatic security officer has pleaded guilty to joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago.
DC police officers sentenced to prison for deadly chase and cover-up
Read full article: DC police officers sentenced to prison for deadly chase and cover-upTwo police officers in the nation's capital have been sentenced to several years in prison for their role in a deadly chase of a man on a moped and subsequent cover-up.
AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign
Read full article: AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaignThe Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Jacksonville woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire and COVID relief fraud
Read full article: Jacksonville woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire and COVID relief fraudA Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and fraud involving COVID-19 relief fraud through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Department of Justice.
2 charged with soliciting attacks on minorities, officials and infrastructure on Telegram
Read full article: 2 charged with soliciting attacks on minorities, officials and infrastructure on TelegramTwo people who prosecutors say were motivated by white supremacist ideology have been charged with using the messaging app Telegram to encourage acts of violence against minorities, government officials and critical infrastructure in the United States.
Man charged with plotting shooting at a New York Jewish center on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Read full article: Man charged with plotting shooting at a New York Jewish center on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attackA Pakistani man has been arrested in Canada and accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the latest conflict in the Middle East.
2 men from Europe charged with 'swatting' plot targeting former US president and members of Congress
Read full article: 2 men from Europe charged with 'swatting' plot targeting former US president and members of CongressA former U.S. president and several members of Congress were targets of a plot carried out by two European men to intimidate and threaten dozens of people by calling in bogus reports of police emergencies at their homes.
Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump
Read full article: Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against TrumpSpecial counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump after it was dismissed by a judge last month.
Elite prosecutor misused position by offering Justice Department card in DUI stop, watchdog finds
Read full article: Elite prosecutor misused position by offering Justice Department card in DUI stop, watchdog findsA Justice Department watchdog found one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules last year when he drunkenly handed his business card to Florida police investigating a hit-and-run crash.
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
Read full article: Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation schemeA federal grand jury in California has charged activist short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme.
Boeing case puts a spotlight on plea agreements involving corporate defendants
Read full article: Boeing case puts a spotlight on plea agreements involving corporate defendantsProsecutors are expected to give new details Friday about Boeing's plea deal in a case stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.
Yulee man accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
Read full article: Yulee man accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breachA Yulee man was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes
Read full article: Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashesBoeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud to settle charges stemming from the crashes of two of its 737 Max jets.
Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public funds
Read full article: Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public fundsPuerto Rico’s Justice Department says it is suing at least 30 ex-government officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30 million in public funds.
Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJThe Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice.
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
Read full article: Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecuteSpeaker Mike Johnson says the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Biden’s special counsel audio interview.
5 Georgia men sentenced to prison for running a dog fighting ring involving nearly 100 dogs
Read full article: 5 Georgia men sentenced to prison for running a dog fighting ring involving nearly 100 dogsFive Georgia men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a dog fighting operation involving nearly 100 dogs, according to the Department of Justice.
2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to Venezuela
Read full article: 2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to VenezuelaThe Department of Justice sentenced two men to six years each in federal prison for smuggling firearms out of the United States.
Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audio
Read full article: Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audioThe Justice Department is blasting Republicans’ effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark disciplinary hearing begins over role trying to overturn 2020 election
Read full article: Trump ally Jeffrey Clark disciplinary hearing begins over role trying to overturn 2020 electionFormer Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark could face sanctions, including disbarment in Washington, D.
How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
Read full article: How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumersIt’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents roll out body cameras to agents in five cities
Read full article: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents roll out body cameras to agents in five citiesImmigration and Customs Enforcement agents in five cities will start wearing body-worn cameras under a new policy being rolled out.
Uvalde parents angered by new report that clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
Read full article: Uvalde parents angered by new report that clears city police of missteps during Texas school attackAn investigation Uvalde city leaders ordered into the Robb Elementary School shooting has put no blame on local police officers and defended their actions, but still acknowledged a series of failures during the response.
Deleted texts helped convince jurors man killed trans woman because of gender ID, foreperson says
Read full article: Deleted texts helped convince jurors man killed trans woman because of gender ID, foreperson saysA member of the jury that convicted a South Carolina man of a hate crime based on gender identity has opened up about the historic case.
Local seniors weigh in on memory loss as special counsel’s report raises questions about Biden
Read full article: Local seniors weigh in on memory loss as special counsel’s report raises questions about BidenNews4JAX Jim Piggott went to the Mary Singleton Center, asking people about whether they are concerned about President Biden's memory.
Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case
Read full article: Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email caseThe release of a harshly critical Justice Department special counsel report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified information has triggered instant flashbacks to the history-shaping events of 2016.
Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on US soil
Read full article: Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on US soilAn Iranian man who federal prosecutors say operates a criminal network that targets dissidents and activists abroad has been charged alongside a pair of Canadians with plotting to kill two people who had fled to the United States.
Military veteran charged in Capitol riot is ordered released from custody
Read full article: Military veteran charged in Capitol riot is ordered released from custodyA federal magistrate judge has ordered the release of a military veteran charged with attacking police officers with a baton during a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004
Read full article: Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed cow herder in Iraq has been arrested on charges that he attacked police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot three years ago.
Man in ‘white supremacist gang’ sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, illegal firearm possession
Read full article: Man in ‘white supremacist gang’ sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, illegal firearm possessionA 44-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession and intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riotA Montana fire chief who lost a previous job over a coronavirus vaccine mandate has been charged with spraying a chemical irritant on police officers during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Justice Dept. accuses 2 political operatives of hiding foreign lobbying during Trump administration
Read full article: Justice Dept. accuses 2 political operatives of hiding foreign lobbying during Trump administrationNewly unsealed Justice Department court records say two well-connected political consultants provided false information about lobbying work on behalf of a wealthy Persian Gulf country during the Trump administration.
The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attack
Read full article: The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attackAttorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans during the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7.
US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
Read full article: US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasionThe Justice Department says four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been charged with war crimes in a first-of-its-kind case.
A court filing gives a rare look inside the FBI seizure of a lawmaker's phone in 2020 election probe
Read full article: A court filing gives a rare look inside the FBI seizure of a lawmaker's phone in 2020 election probeTexts and emails sent by Republican congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania have emerged publicly in a court filing that hints at how he worked to keep President Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss.
DOJ concludes viral arrest of Le’Keian Woods did not violate civil rights laws: JSO
Read full article: DOJ concludes viral arrest of Le’Keian Woods did not violate civil rights laws: JSOAccording to a letter sent to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the DOJ said Woods’ arrest is not a “prosecutable federal criminal civil rights offense.”
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Judge scolds prosecutors as she delays hearing for co-defendant in Trump classified documents case
Read full article: Judge scolds prosecutors as she delays hearing for co-defendant in Trump classified documents caseA judge has scolded federal prosecutors in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump as she abruptly postponed a hearing to determine if the lawyer for a co-defendant had a conflict of interest.
Family of man seen in viral arrest video calls for federal investigation into JSO. It’s not the first time
Read full article: Family of man seen in viral arrest video calls for federal investigation into JSO. It’s not the first timeIt’s unclear how effective that request will be but this isn’t the first time JSO has been under the federal microscope.
Judge will hold hearing on ex-DOJ official’s request to move Georgia election case to federal court
Read full article: Judge will hold hearing on ex-DOJ official’s request to move Georgia election case to federal courtFormer Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged concerns with the 2020 election in Georgia, his lawyer said as he sought to move charges against Clark to federal court.
Local Rep. Aaron Bean criticizes state, federal prosecutors handing of Trump indictments
Read full article: Local Rep. Aaron Bean criticizes state, federal prosecutors handing of Trump indictmentsMany Republicans have lined up to slam the process as political including congressmen from Northeast Florida.
Government asks for 2-year prison term for Macclenny man convicted in Capitol riot
Read full article: Government asks for 2-year prison term for Macclenny man convicted in Capitol riotThe government and defense have filed their sentencing recommendations, and the Department of Justice is asking the judge for a 27-month prison term.
Indictment ignored and Trump barely mentioned as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge him
Read full article: Indictment ignored and Trump barely mentioned as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge himRepublican candidates for president are trying to present themselves as Donald Trump alternatives without acknowledging the GOP front-runner and the new federal criminal charges against him.