Five Charged in Drug Overdose Death of Matthew Perry
Five people, including Matthew Perry’s personal assistant and two doctors, were charged in connection with the actor’s death, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
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DOJ Watchdog Criticizes Ex-AG Barr over ‘Chaotic’ Response to George Floyd Protests
The Justice Department’s watchdog admonished Attorney General William Barr for a “chaotic and disorganized” handling of the protests following George Floyd’s murder in 2020, though it concluded he did not order the forced removal of protesters from a park near the White House.
DOJ Reaches $2M in Settlements with Ex-FBI Officials Strzok, Page
Two former senior FBI officials have reached a settlement with the Justice Department to resolve lawsuits that allege they were unfairly targeted because they investigated then-President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Former, Current DOJ Officials Endorse Harris, Saying ‘Trump Presidents a Grave Risk’
More than 40 former and current Justice Department officials endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying the “stakes could not be higher.”
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.
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.