Federal Authorities with Connections to Lobbyists Failed to Combat Painkiller Abuse
Nearly 19,000 people died of overdoses from prescription painkillers in 2014, and another 10,574 died from heroin.
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Justice Department Opposed FBI’s Decision to Notify Congress of Clinton Emails
The Justice Department did not want FBI Director James Comey to notify Congress about the discovery of new emails that could be linked to the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email server.
Former AG Eric Holder Says FBI Director ‘Negatively Affected Public Trust’
I began my career in the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section 40 years ago, investigating cases of official corruption.
News-Journal: Justice Department Finally Collects More Data on Police Shootings
Missing from the national debate on police officer-involved shootings, such as when deadly force is justified and how often race plays a role, is one key component: actual data.
ICE Urges Justice Department to Reopen Privatized Facilities for Illegal Immigrants
Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement is urging the Justice Department to reopen at least two privatized facilities to help house an influx of illegal immigrants.
Justice Department Shakeup Seeks to Jumpstart Probe into Eric Garner’s Death
In an unusual shakeup, the Justice Department has dumped a New York team of agents and lawyers investigating the death of Eric Garner, who was killed when a police officer placed him in a chokehold over selling untaxed cigarettes.
DEA Agent Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Paid Informant
A DEA supervisor denied allegations that he had sex with a paid informant.
Justice Department Finds Implicit Bias Against People of Color in New Report
A six-month Justice Department investigation of the San Francisco Police Department revealed numerous problems, including an institutional bias against people of color.