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.
Our Mission: Objective Oversight
As a statutorily created independent entity, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) promotes integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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.
The First Senate Confirmation of ATF Director in Over Seven Years
The Senate confirmed Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. Attorney in Ohio, as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) this week.
AAG Gupta Talks Integrated Approaches to Public Safety with Local, Community Leaders
This week, the Washington Post hosted a live forum featuring community, state, and federal leaders to discuss comprehensive approaches to public safety and law enforcement accountability.
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, DOI Announce Commission to Address Violence Against Native Women
For National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness (MMIP) Day, the Interior (DOI) and Justice Departments hosted a virtual event highlighting the Not Invisible Act Commission.
International Fugitive Awaits Sentencing After More Than 20 Years of Evasion
After more than two decades on the run, a former president of a fraudulent telemarketing firm and international fugitive Robin McPherson appeared in federal court earlier this week.
Duo Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Scheme
A pair of scammers posing as real estate agents duped several hundred prospective home buyers out of $6 million over three years, according to the Justice Department.
FBI Director Talks Cyberattacks, Surge in Law Enforcement Fatalities in Rare Interview
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raised the alarm concerning the escalation of murders in the U.S. this week, pointing to the pandemic and the rise in juvenile crime as factors.
DOJ Launches Law Enforcement Resource Center
The Justice Department launched an online portal and resource center this week that aims to improve public safety by providing law enforcement with training, research, and expert resources.
School Superintendent Allegedly Made 99 Threats to Police Chief Candidate
A federal grand jury indicted Lynn Clark, former superintendent of a public school district, for making false statements in connection with 99 threats to a Police Chief candidate.
Justice Department Finds Conditions at State Prison Unconstitutional
The Justice Department’s 59-page report concluded that prison officials were ill-equipped to handle violence even with rising concerns about living conditions and staff shortages.
USPP, USSS to Alter Tactics Following Justice Department Settlement Concerning Racial Justice Protests
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Park Police (USPP) and U.S. Secret Service (USSS) would clarify their policies governing demonstrations within 30 days.
Federal Taskforce Disrupts Largest Darknet Market, Russian National Indicted on Conspiracy Charges
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced last week that a taskforce of federal law enforcement seized Hydra Market—the world’s largest and longest-running darknet exchange.
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).