FBI Shuts Down Russian Disinformation Campaign That Relied on AI Technology
Federal prosecutors disrupted an AI-generated Russian propaganda campaign that spread online disinformation in the U.S. and abroad.
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DOJ to Combat White-Collar Crime with Rewards Program for Whistleblowers
The Justice Department, under a Biden administration initiative set to be revealed within weeks, will offer whistleblowers a share of penalties and fees, potentially totaling millions, for tips leading to successful prosecutions.
Boeing Will Plead Guilty to a Criminal Fraud Charge Stemming from 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two airplane crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019.
Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling Paves Way for Trump to Weaponize DOJ, Experts Warn
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday that afforded presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution have triggered fears that Donald Trump would abuse his power if he’s elected to a second term and use the Justice Department to target his enemies.
FBI, Justice Department Launch Criminal Probe in Chinese Doping Scandal
The FBI and Justice Department have launched a criminal investigation into the role of anti-doping authorities and sports officials who enabled elite Chinese swimmers, who tested positive for banned substances, to avoid punishment and secure multiple medals.
U.S. Marshals Rescue 200 Missing Children in 6-Week Operation
A U.S. Marshals Service operation led to the discovery of 200 critically missing children over a six-week period.
DOJ Presents Boeing with ‘Sweetheart’ Plea Deal over Fatal Plane Crashes
The Justice Department is urging Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges to avoid a criminal trial stemming from two airplane crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019
Supreme Court Says DOJ Improperly Charged Hundreds of Jan. 6 Defendants
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that federal prosecutors overreached when using an obstruction law to charge hundreds of rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.