Lechleitner Tapped to Lead ICE After Johnson’s Retirement
Patrick “P.J.” Lechleitner, a former police officer who served in key leadership positions for Homeland Security Investigations, has been tapped to serve as acting ICE director.
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DOJ Investigation Says Negligence, Staff Failures Led to Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide
The Justice Department’s watchdog concluded that negligence, misconduct, and faulty resources contributed to the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier who was jailed on child-sex trafficking charges.
Ex-CBP Officer Found Guilty of Trafficking Cocaine in Texas
A former CBP officer was convicted of trafficking drugs following a jury trial, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Senate Panel Concludes FBI, DHS Failed to Warn of Violence on Jan. 6
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security failed to properly communicate the risks and dangers ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FBI Taps James Smith to Serve as Assistant Director of New York Field Office
James Smith has been named assistant director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office.
AG Garland Rejects Whistleblowers’ Claims in Hunter Biden Probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back against claims by two IRS whistleblowers that the Justice Department hindered the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden.
Man Sentenced Following Fatal Shooting of DEA Agent at Amtrak Station
By Steve Neavling A man charged in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a DEA agent at a Tucson Amtrak Station in October 2021 was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison, the Justice Department announced Friday. Devonte Okeith Mathis, 24, tried to smuggle drugs aboard an Amtrak train before a…
IRS Whistleblowers Allege DOJ Protected Hunter Biden from Felony Charges
Two IRS whistleblowers alleged the agency recommended charging Hunter Biden with attempted tax evasion and other felonies and that the Justice Department hindered the criminal investigation into the president’s son.