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Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.

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Despite Promises of Transparency, California Justice Department Keeps Probe into L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Under Wraps

Civilian oversight board is excluded from reviewing report on civil rights violations.

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Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters

Conservatives on the court expressed varying degrees of skepticism about the charge of obstructing an official proceeding.

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Attorney General Garland Defends President Biden's Mental Fitness

Attorney General Garland addresses concerns on President Biden's handling of classified documents, reports a decrease in violent crime, and requests a ...

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Justice Department's Criteria For Using Obstruction Law In Capitol Riot Cases

Solicitor General Prelogar clarifies Justice Department's approach to obstruction charges in Capitol riot cases.

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Chief Justice Roberts Skeptical Of DOJ's Capitol Riot Argument

Chief Justice John Roberts raises doubts about the Justice Department's interpretation of a key provision related to the January 6 Capitol riot, emphasizin...

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Justice Thomas Questions Government's Use Of Law In Protests

Justice Thomas questions Justice Department's handling of Capitol riot-related cases and law enforcement consistency.

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Supreme Court Justices Lean Towards Upholding Federal Obstruction Law

Liberal Supreme Court justices lean towards interpreting federal obstruction law broadly in the context of January 6 rioters.

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US Justice Department To Sue Live Nation For Antitrust Violations

US Justice Department to file antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation for alleged anti-competitive practices in the live music industry. Potential impact on ...

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Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants

The case tests the statute used to prosecute hundreds of defendants charged with invading the Capitol to stop the counting of electoral ballots for president in 2020.

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The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer

Mike Casey tells NPR that the scale of spying against the United States is "impressive and terrifying." He says: "More players are getting into it with more tools, going after more targets."

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Ohtani Translator Case Shines Light On Insatiable Gambler

The US Justice Department investigation into Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has painted a portrait of an insatiable gambler who turns to fraud as the losses pile up.

International Business Times

Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame

FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills. Their advocates are asking for a housing allowance to lighten the load.

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US will require background checks for gun shows and online firearm sales

‘Historic’ action by justice department closes ‘doggone dangerous’ loophole in Biden administration’s fight against gun violence

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Legal opinion gives Treasury leeway ahead of debt limit fight - Roll Call

A newly released 2021 Justice Department legal opinion holds that the Treasury Department has wiggle room to maintain higher cash balances.

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US Climate Lawsuits: Comparing Swiss Women's Landmark Victory

Swiss women's victory in climate case and rise of US climate lawsuits highlight legal system's role in environmental protection.

Latin Times

Guatemala President Seeks Constitutional Backing To Fire Top Prosecutor

Consuelo Porras, listed as corrupt and undemocratic by the US Justice Department, was appointed by Arevalo's predecessor and led efforts to have the newcomer's election victory overturned.

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House subpoena lawsuit risks change to oversight power - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee has teed up a high-stakes legal clash with the Justice Department over congressional subpoena power.

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Salon

How Merrick Garland lost the Trump war

Garland's plodding, cautious investigation undermined itself from the start — and played into Trump's hands

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U.S. Justice Department To Meet Boeing Crash Victims' Lawyers

U.S. Justice Department's exclusive meeting with Boeing 737 MAX crash victims' lawyers for thorough investigation into fatal incidents.

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ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years

The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.

Reason

Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Shooting Targeted at Muslims

From a Justice Department press release yesterday: A Dallas man was sentenced today to 37 years in prison, with credit for time served in state custody, following his guilty plea to hate crime charges arising out of a fatal shooting at a car repair shop. On Sept. 14, 2023, Anthony…

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DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent

The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.

The Texas Tribune

Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand

As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during the Robb Elementary shooting, some families say they feel they’ve been let down and betrayed by elected officials.

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'Green bubble shaming' at play in DOJ suit against Apple

Android users have long complained that texting someone with an iPhone on iMessage is an unpleasant experience. The Justice Department argues it is also an example of anti-competitive behavior.

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