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Maryland Police Officer Suspended, Charged for Taking Part in Jan. 6 Riot
A Maryland police officer was indicted for his alleged role in the mob violence against D.C. police guarding the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a year before he joined the force, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Homeland Security Officer Placed on Leave After ‘F—k Israel’ Post
A Homeland Security officer was placed on leave following the discovery that she previously served as an operative for the Palestinian Liberation organization and wrote a series of anti-Israel comments on social media.
Guilty: Trump Attorney Sidney Powell Cops a Plea in Georgia Election Case
Sidney Powell has agreed to testify in other trials.
Ex-FBI Agent Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Accepting Bribes
A former FBI agent who accepted bribes from a realtor was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison followed by two years of supervised release, the Justice Department announced.
Social Media Influencer Sentenced for Trying to Suppress Democratic Turnout in 2016 Presidential Election
A social media influencer who tried to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election by tricking voters into believing they could vote by text message was sentenced to seven months in prison on Wednesday.
Violent Crimes Fall to Pre-COVID Levels, FBI Report Shows
First, the good news: Violent crime declined last year, falling to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Justice Department Investigating Trenton, N.J., over Alleged Police Misconduct
The Justice Department launched an investigation Tuesday into the city of Trenton, N.J., and its police department following reports that officers violated the constitutional rights of residents.
Justice Department to Appeal Sentences of 5 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Cases
The Justice Department is seeking higher sentences for five members of the far-right Proud Boys group, including the leader, who were convicted in the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.