DOJ, EPA Settle with Freight Company Over Clean Water Act Violations
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
DEA Probe Results in Guilty Pleas of Nine Members of Louisiana Street Gang
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Animals at Embattled Puerto Rico Zoo to Be Transferred Following Settlement
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Former FBI Special Agent Sentenced in Bribery Scheme
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Former Mexico Security Head Convicted for Drug Cartel Bribes
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Operation North Star Bring More than 800 Violent Fugitives Into Custody
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Russian Oligarch’s Associate Accused of Evading Sanctions, Money Laundering
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
Three Indicted for Assassination Plot Directed from Iran
Murder-for-Hire and money laundering charges were unsealed against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen targeted by the Government of Iran.
U.S., Cuba Renew Law Enforcement Dialogue After Hiatus
After a more than four-year hiatus, U.S. and Cuban security officials officially resumed the U.S.-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue.
DOJ Antitrust Investigation Results in Five Resignations from Corporate Boards
The Department of Justice is conducting a broad review of potentially unlawful practices under Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. As a result, DOJ announced yesterday that several companies have taken immediate action to correct potential Section 8 violations without admitting liability.
DOJ Expands Fraud Strike Force to Address Rising Schemes Against Seniors
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced that it would be accelerating its efforts to fight criminals who target older Americans for financial fraud by bolstering the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force.
Total of 614 Deaths Reported in Federal Custody in FY 2020, 31% Increase from FY 2019
A recent report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) indicated that deaths in federal custody in fiscal year (FY) 2020 rose to its highest level since FY 2016.
Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Leading Charge Against Law Enforcement at Insurrection
This week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Guy Wesley Reffitt to seven years and three months in prison for his actions in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Senate Passes Six Bills in Support of Law Enforcement, First Responders
This week, a unanimous Senate passed six bills in support of law enforcement officers and their families, providing additional mental health support, as well as resources and training.
Contractor Admits to Rigging Military Contract Bids, Securing Over $17 Million
The Department of Justice announced this week that John “Mark” Leveritt, age 62, pleaded guilty to rigging bids on public military contracts in Texas and Michigan.
U.S. Marshals Violence Reduction Operation Captures More Than 1,500 Fugitives
Attorney General (AG) Merrick Garland announced the arrest of over 1,500 violent crime fugitives, sex offenders, and gang members in a month-long federal operation in 10 major U.S. cities.
DOJ Addresses Law Enforcement Response to Assault, Domestic Violence
The Department of Justice has issued guidance for law enforcement to enhance their responses to gender-based violence and provides principles to improve their response to this violence.
DOJ Joins Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Electronic Health Records Vendor
The Justice Department has filed notice of its intention to join a lawsuit accusing electronic health records (EHR) software vendor of violating the False Claims Act (31 U.S. Code § 3729).
Supplier Sentenced in Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
At the time of her arrest, federal prosecutors noted Troche was responsible for distributing over one kilogram of fentanyl—an amount with the potential to kill 500,000 people.
Prosecutors Charge Individual for Discharge of Oil, Waste into Kentucky Water Ways
Federal prosecutors have accused an oil lease operator in Columbia, Kentucky of discharge of oil and waste into creeks in violation of the Clean Water Act.