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Justice Department May Reopen Investigation into 1955 Killing of Emmett Till
The Justice Department is considering reopening its investigation into the 1955 killing of Emmett Till.
Parker: The Legal Duty to Report Crimes in the Age of Social Media
Ross Parker was chief of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit for 8 years and worked as an AUSA for 28 in that office. By Ross Parker ticklethewire.com Over the weekend NBC News and other media reported a story of the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Chicago by a…
19-Year-Old Sports Memorabilia Collector Led FBI to Stolen Tom Brady Jerseys
A 19-year-old sports memorabilia collector and avid Patriots fan provided FBI with the tip that led investigators to the person who stole Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jerseys.
Social Media Backlash Follows FBI’s Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Twitter
The FBI caught backlash Tuesday after tweeting a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his assassination.
Jones: Jeff Sessions Shows No Respect for Black Lives After Consent Decree Review
After the recent actions of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, even the few black voters who supported Donald Trump despite his bigoted campaign rhetoric must now admit the obvious.
Homeland Security Secretary Kelly Considers Body Cams for Border Patrol Agents
As complaints continue about President Trump’s toughened immigration policies, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Tuesday that he will consider body cameras for Border Patrol and ICE agents.
Justice Department May Weaken Police Reform Agreements
In a sign that President Trump’s administration wants to undo some of the reforms in police departments, the Justice Department on Monday requested a 90-day review of a consent decree with Baltimore.
Senate Committee Approves Rosenstein As Deputy Attorney General
The nomination of Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general was approved Monday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, setting the stage for a full Senate vote.