All articles tagged with #department of justice
Robert McBride, the deputy to acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan in the Eastern District of Virginia, was fired after declining to lead the Comey prosecution. The dismissal comes amid ongoing turmoil in the office, including a judge’s ruling that Halligan was unlawfully appointed and the Comey and Letitia James prosecutions being dismissed, with the DOJ appealing and several other prosecutors leaving the office.
The quick clearance of Compass's $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate was achieved by bypassing a deeper antitrust review, with Compass appealing directly to senior DOJ officials and avoiding a thorough investigation despite concerns and potential violations, leading to an expedited approval process.
Joseph Tirrell, a top ethics official at the DOJ, was unexpectedly fired after training Pam Bondi on ethics rules, amid broader concerns about politically motivated dismissals of federal employees, raising fears about the politicization of the department.
Eric Neff, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor involved in a controversial case against election software company Konnech, has been appointed as a top election watchdog in the Trump administration, raising concerns about his background and conduct in the case, which was later discredited. His appointment coincides with broader efforts by Trump to influence the DOJ and election-related investigations.
The Department of Justice confirmed that a letter purportedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar discussing a love of young women and referencing Donald Trump is fake, emphasizing that the document is not genuine and highlighting ongoing questions about Epstein's death and connections to high-profile individuals.
The DOJ is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss cases against James Comey and Letitia James due to their appointments being deemed unlawful, highlighting ongoing legal and political conflicts within the department and efforts to continue prosecuting these figures despite judicial setbacks.
The US Department of Justice released heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, revealing social connections with prominent figures and ongoing review of evidence, while also highlighting issues of transparency and victim privacy; other news includes US military strikes in Syria, FBI domestic terrorism probes, and political developments involving Trump and TikTok.
A federal judge in Hawaii ruled that Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Los Angeles is unlawfully serving in his role but allowed him to continue performing his duties as First Assistant U.S. Attorney. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration's method of appointing federal prosecutors without Senate confirmation, with similar disputes occurring across the country. Essayli's tenure has been controversial, with some prosecutors quitting and debates over the legality of his appointment.
The DOJ plans to send election monitors to California and New Jersey following requests from GOP parties, aiming to ensure transparency and security amid closely watched elections, despite opposition from some Democrats who see it as interference.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions, including California and New Jersey, to ensure election transparency, security, and compliance with federal voting laws ahead of the November 2025 election.
John Bolton, former national security adviser, criticized the Trump administration and DOJ, comparing recent indictments to Stalin's secret police, claiming political weaponization and targeting of enemies, including himself, amid ongoing political conflicts.
The article discusses how Trump’s influence over the DOJ increased during his second term, with top officials like Bondi and others often complying with his demands, including replacing resistant prosecutors and influencing high-profile cases, raising concerns about the weaponization of the Justice Department.
Letitia James has been indicted by a federal grand jury for bank fraud, in a move seen as part of Donald Trump's efforts to target political rivals through the Department of Justice. The case was presented by US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who was recently appointed amid Trump's frustrations with investigation progress. This follows recent charges against former FBI director James Comey.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon for refusing to provide the full voter registration list, citing concerns over voter privacy and legal justifications, as part of federal efforts to ensure compliance with election laws and prevent voter fraud.
Maurene Comey, a former SDNY prosecutor and daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, filed a lawsuit claiming her July firing was unlawful and politically motivated, alleging her removal was due to her father's identity and her perceived political beliefs, and is seeking reinstatement and back pay.