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Joe Thompson, Minnesota's top federal fraud prosecutor, resigns amid a probe into an ICE shooting, a move that underscores tensions between federal enforcement reviews and local prosecutions.
Defense lawyers are challenging Bill Essayli's authority to serve as a federal prosecutor without Senate confirmation, arguing he is an 'inferior officer' requiring proper appointment, and citing his social media statements asserting he still holds significant authority.
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 article details a series of political scandals involving Donald Trump, including the firing of a federal prosecutor, a bribery sting involving his adviser Tom Homan, and broader concerns about corruption and cover-ups within the justice department, alongside commentary on recent political events and rhetoric.
A group of US judges in New Jersey replaced Alina Habba, Trump's appointee and interim federal prosecutor, with her deputy Desiree Leigh Grace due to concerns over her qualifications and political opposition, marking a rare judicial intervention in prosecutorial appointments.
Maurene Comey, a respected federal prosecutor known for prosecuting Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, was recently fired from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, marking a significant shake-up in the office amid ongoing political and legal changes.
Maureen Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her position as a senior trial counsel at the U.S. attorney’s office amid investigations into her father and political controversies involving the Trump administration.
Former federal prosecutor explains why Special Counsel Jack Smith is pushing back against Donald Trump's assassination claims, describing them as extreme even by Trump's standards.
Xaviar Michael Babudar, a Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as ChiefsAholic, pleaded guilty to federal bank robbery, money laundering, and other charges after admitting to a violent string of robberies of banks and credit unions in seven states. He attempted to conceal hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen cash by using it to gamble online and at casinos. Babudar faces up to 50 years in federal prison without parole and must pay at least $532,675 to the victim financial institutions. He also forfeits any property involved in his money laundering activity, including an autographed painting of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump's appeal for presidential immunity in the face of federal prosecution for alleged election subversion, further delaying his trial. Trump is facing four felony counts and has pleaded not guilty, with the court set to consider the extent of a former president's immunity from criminal prosecution for actions during their tenure. Two courts have already rejected his immunity arguments, and the Supreme Court's decision will have significant implications for the case and potentially the 2024 election.
Former President Donald Trump has added two new attorneys, including a former federal prosecutor from New York, to his legal team. Emil Bove, a former co-chief of the national security unit at the US attorney's office for the Southern District of New York, and Kendra Wharton, a white-collar defense lawyer with experience in Washington, DC, will assist Trump's legal team in his defense against federal indictments and state criminal prosecutions. Trump's legal team has undergone changes in recent months, with Todd Blanche now leading the team alongside attorney John Lauro in defending Trump in the federal election interference case.
Federal narcotics prosecutor Joseph Ruddy, known for his involvement in Operation Panama Express, was caught on body cam footage offering his business card to police in an attempt to avoid being charged in a hit-and-run incident while intoxicated. Ruddy, whose blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit, was observed hunched over his truck and waving his card at officers. He admitted to fleeing the scene and claimed he didn't realize the seriousness of the situation. Ruddy has been charged with DUI with property damage and has been removed from his supervisory role at the US Attorney's Office in Tampa.
Joseph Ruddy, a prominent federal narcotics prosecutor, was caught on body cam footage attempting to use his position to mitigate the consequences of a DUI hit-and-run incident. Despite being charged, Ruddy remained on the job for two months before being pulled off pending criminal cases. The case has been referred to the Office of the Inspector General, and an investigation will likely focus on whether Ruddy was using his public office for personal gain. Ruddy, known for his work in targeting cocaine smuggling at sea, faces charges of driving under the influence with property damage.
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who reached a plea deal with Hunter Biden, contradicted claims by an IRS whistleblower that he was blocked from bringing charges against Biden in other jurisdictions. Weiss clarified that he sought status as a "special attorney" which would have given him the authority to file charges anywhere in the country without permission from the U.S. attorney in that district. He stated that he was assured he would be granted this authority if necessary. Weiss's statement adds context to the whistleblower's claim, but ultimately a plea agreement was reached only in Delaware.
Former President Trump has hired Todd Blanche, a top white-collar criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, as his lead counsel in the Manhattan criminal case involving campaign finance violations. Blanche has experience investigating and defending cases involving a range of white-collar crimes, including bank fraud and wire fraud. He recently represented Rudy Guiliani associate Igor Fruman in a campaign finance case and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort in a federal prosecution resulting from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.