Tag: justice_department
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Justice Department Recovers Over $6 Million in Additional 1MDB Funds
The Justice Department has recovered over $6 million in additional funds linked to the 1MDB Malaysian sovereign wealth fund scheme, including a luxury New York apartment and rental income.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentBankingGeneral Politics Justice Department1MDBMoney LaunderingCivil ForfeitureNew YorkJho LowMalaysiaFBI
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Media Monitor: Judge Blocks Trump Administration Payout Fund
The Washington Post reports a federal judge in Virginia temporarily halted the Trump administration's $1.8 billion payout fund, blocking money transfers and claims processing until at least June 12.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegal Federal judgeVirginiaTrump administrationPayout fundJustice DepartmentLegal actionGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Former Texas Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Inmate Assault Conspiracy
Former Texas correctional officer Samuel Thomas pleaded guilty to a civil rights violation for conspiring to assault an inmate. He admitted to facilitating the attack in retaliation for an earlier incident, facing up to ten years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Samuel ThomasCivil Rights ViolationTexas Department of Criminal JusticeInmate AssaultRusk, TexasJustice DepartmentFBI DallasFBI
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Media Monitor: DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuit Against Trump
The Washington Post reports the Justice Department is investigating a Democratic-allied nonprofit that helped fund E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against President Donald Trump, focusing on Carroll's deposition statements.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Justice DepartmentE. Jean CarrollDonald TrumpNonprofit organizationCivil lawsuitDepositionPoliticsThe Washington Post
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Georgian Citizen Sentenced for International Medicare Fraud Money Laundering
Irakli Nakashidze, a Georgian citizen, received a 37-month prison sentence for laundering over $1.1 million from a $179 million Medicare fraud scheme. His sham company billed for unprovided medical supplies, funneling proceeds internationally.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyMedical Science Irakli NakashidzeMoney LaunderingHealthcare FraudMedicareMiamiGeorgiaJustice DepartmentFBI
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Media Monitor: Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Man Who Fought Deportation
USA TODAY reports a federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the Justice Department pursued the case only after he successfully challenged his deportation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Kilmar Abrego GarciaJustice DepartmentFederal JudgeDeportationCriminal ChargesUSA TODAYLegal System
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Media Monitor: Trump Tax Audits Halted; Obama-Castro Photo Resurfaces Amid Indictment
PolitiFact reports a controversial settlement permanently halts President Donald Trump's tax audits. It also covers the resurfacing of an Obama-Raúl Castro photo after Castro's indictment, sparking debate on Cuba policies.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalLatin AmericaSocial Issues Donald TrumpIRSTax AuditsRaúl CastroBarack ObamaCubaJustice DepartmentPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Poland Troop Deployment, DOJ Fund Challenge, and Ebola Travel Screenings
Newsweek reports on President Trump's plan to send troops to Poland, challenges to a DOJ anti-weaponization fund, new Ebola travel screenings, and Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' broadcast.
Politics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEuropeMedical ScienceFilm and TV U.S. PoliticsPolandEbola OutbreakJustice DepartmentStephen ColbertJeffrey EpsteinDrought ConditionsNewsweek
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Marina del Rey Woman Charged with Paying Homeless Individuals to Register to Vote
A Marina del Rey woman faces federal charges for paying individuals, including homeless people on Skid Row, to register to vote. She has agreed to plead guilty, with the Justice Department emphasizing election integrity.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues Brenda Lee Brown ArmstrongSkid RowVoter RegistrationElection FraudLos AngelesJustice DepartmentCivil RightsFBI
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Media Monitor: Trump's IRS Deal Includes Bar on Past Tax Claims
The Washington Post reports an addendum to President Donald Trump's deal with the IRS, signed by acting attorney general Todd Blanche, bars the agency from pursuing past tax claims against Trump, his family, or his businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Donald TrumpIRSJustice DepartmentTodd BlancheTaxationLegal agreementAnti-weaponization fundThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Justice Department finds Yale medical school discriminated in admissions
The Washington Post is reporting that a Justice Department investigation concluded Yale School of Medicine discriminated based on race in its admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Justice DepartmentYale School of MedicineAdmissionsRacial DiscriminationHigher EducationConnecticutThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: NFL Streaming Future Sparks Media and Political Fight, Trump Criticizes Female Reporters, and WHCA Dinner Faces Calls for Change
Poynter reports on the NFL's streaming future becoming a major media and political fight, with the Justice Department investigating and President Trump and Rupert Murdoch weighing in. It also covers Trump's criticism of female reporters and calls for changes to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVWhite House National Football LeagueStreamingDonald TrumpJustice DepartmentRupert MurdochJournalismWhite House Correspondents' Association DinnerPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Judge Denies Request to Return Fulton County Ballots Seized by FBI
The Washington Post reports a judge has denied a request by local officials to return 2020 election ballots seized by the FBI from Fulton County, Georgia, allowing the Justice Department inquiry to proceed.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalElection Law, Gov't & PoliticsDonald TrumpJoe BidenFulton CountyJustice DepartmentElectionsGeorgiaThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Probes Virginia Prosecutor Over Immigrant Cases
The Washington Post is reporting that the Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano regarding his handling of criminal defendants who are in the country illegally.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Justice DepartmentSteve DescanoFairfax CountyImmigrationCivil RightsPoliticsLawThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Drops Appeal in Federal Reserve Subpoena Case
The Washington Post is reporting that the Justice Department has abandoned its plan to appeal a court ruling that quashed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve during a politically sensitive investigation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingLegal Justice DepartmentFederal ReserveJeanine PirroSubpoenasLaw & GovernmentFinancial RegulationThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump Claims Justice Department Owes Him Millions
France 24 reports that Donald Trump said the Justice Department likely owes him damages, after a report that he was seeking $230 million in compensation for past investigations.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLegalWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia Bias Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentPam BondiTodd BlancheNew York TimesAFPinvestigationsFrance 24
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Media Monitor: Trump Blasts Critics of Epstein Case Closure
Truth Social reports that Donald Trump is facing backlash from his own MAGA base over the Justice Department's decision to close the Epstein case.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherLegalMexicoWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentDisastersSocial Issues Donald TrumpTruth SocialEpstein caseJustice DepartmentMAGARadical Left DemocratsJeffrey EpsteinNewsweek
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Trump Orders Probe into Democrats' Fundraising
Trump instructs Justice Dept to investigate Democrats' fundraising infrastructure, such as ActBlue, escalating efforts against political opponents.
Politics and GovernmentMediaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyLegalMedia Bias Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentDemocratsActBluePolitical FundraisingInvestigationPolitics