DOJ Charges Bank Managers in $170 Million Scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would file charges against two French bank managers accused of transmitting false and misleading information about the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), “a global benchmark interest rate to which trillions of dollars of financial transactions are tied.”
FBI Offers Reward on 25th Anniversary of Cold Case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Illinois State Police have jointly announced a five-figure reward for information leading to suspects in a murder that took place 25 years ago, yesterday.
Trump Administration Feud with Chicago Escalates
Throughout his campaign, President Trump made a point of repeatedly using Chicago as being emblematic of many of the woes facing the country.
ICE Expands Immigration Enforcement Powers of Local Police
In an announcement released yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the signing of 18 new 287(g) agreements with law enforcement departments throughout the state of Texas.
DOJ to Deny Funding to Cities Failing to Meet New Criteria
This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) expanded its efforts to combat so-called “sanctuary cities,” stating that cities would no longer be eligible for DOJ grants unless they both allow federal immigration officers access to local prisons and also provide federal authorities with advance notice when prisoners in the country illegally are slated to be released.
Sessions Announces Plan to Expand Civil Asset Forfeiture
United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions held a press conference to announce the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) intention to expand both state and federal law enforcement’s abilities to seize assets suspected to have been involved in criminal activity – a process known as “civil asset forfeiture.”
Audits of DHS Find IT Security Lapses
A recent audit of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by the independent public accounting firm KPMG LLP cited “a material weakness in information technology (IT) controls and financial system functionality at the DHS Department-wide level,” according to the final report.
Former Federal Employee Charged with Espionage
Kevin Mallory, a 60-year-old former U.S. State Department and Central Intelligence Agency employee from Leesburg, VA, was charged Thursday with espionage.
DOJ to Seize Picasso from Leonardo DiCaprio in Growing 1MDB Scandal
The Department of Justice filed a forfeiture last week to seize $540 million in assets, including a Picasso painting given to Leonardo DiCaprio, they say were purchased with stolen money from the Malaysian development fund, 1MDB.
Special Counsel Mueller Expands Investigation to Look Into Potential Obstruction of Justice
According to officials interviewed by the Washington Post, special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, appointed by the Justice Department to investigate Russia’s attempts to impact the outcome of U.S. elections, has begun widening his probe to include questioning senior intelligence officials about whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice.
Disney Employee Arrested for Impersonating FBI Agent
A Walt Disney World employee is accused of using a badge he bought for Halloween to impersonate an FBI agent and pull a woman over on the road.
Ex-Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown Guilty of Phony Scholarship Fraud Scheme
Former Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown was found guilty on 18 fraud and tax evasion charges in Florida Thursday for her role in a conspiracy and fraud scheme involving a fraudulent scholarship charity.
Ex-Officer Pleads Guilty to Killing Walter Scott in South Carolina
A former police officer in South Carolina who was caught on video shooting at a black man as he was running away, pled guilty Tuesday to a federal civil rights charge, according to authorities.
Marine Charged with Felony for Publicly Posting Intimate Images
A Marine of more than 20 years was charged in civilian court after posting intimate photos of a woman online, officials said.
Federal Court Finds Widespread Police Misconduct, Religious Discrimination in Arizona, Utah
A federal judge yesterday found that the Town of Colorado City and the City of Hildale engaged in a decades-long pattern or practice of police misconduct and housing discrimination, and ordered expansive relief to remedy the violations and prevent further violations in the future, announced the Department of Justice.
Secret Service Agent on Pence’s Detail Suspended after Prostitution Arrest
A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President Mike Pence’s detail was reportedly suspended after meeting up with a prostitute at a Maryland hotel.
Mexican Police Commander Aided, Leaked Information to Drug Cartels
A former high-ranking commander of an intelligence-sharing unit in the Mexican Federal Police faces charges for sharing information with the Beltran Leyva drug cartel in exchange for millions of dollars.
White House Fence Jumper Caught by Her Own Shoelaces
A woman attempting to climb over the White House fence Tuesday night was found dangling from the fence by her shoelaces, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Justice Department Charges Russian Spies with Yahoo Cyber Breach
The Justice Department brought the first-ever U.S. criminal cyber charges against Russian government officials Wednesday when they announced the indictments of two Russian spies and two criminal hackers with the heist of 500 million Yahoo user accounts in 2014.
Owner of Popular Miami Gym Arrested in $10 Million Steroid Ring Bust
The co-owner of a popular Miami gym was arrested Wednesday morning when federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and U.S. Marshals raided the gym.