The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that seven Russian hackers working on behalf of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (known as “GRU”) were indicted for their involvement in a major international cyber-campaign that began in the lead-up to the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.

On October 13th, 2018, the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) turns 40 years old. The CSRA fundamentally changed the federal government and its workforce, spawning the majority of regulations, policies, and structures that continue to govern the day-to-day business of work within the federal government. 

Whether state and federal prosecution for the same criminal act violates the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition against double jeopardy, a matter that Justice Ginsburg and Justice Thomas have previously called for “fresh examination,” is set to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court this term.

The winners of the 17th annual Service to America Medals (commonly known as “the Sammies”) have been announced by the Partnership for Public Service, with the organization slated to recognize eight “standout federal employees” selected from the 28 announced finalists.

There’ll be plenty to do all day, inside of the Museum and out. The festivities get started at 9 am with our annual Run for the Badge. This 5K walk or race takes place in front of the Museum.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Patrolman Scott Petroff of the Union Township (PA) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for August 2018.

Since 1996, WAEPA has refunded over $100 Million dollars to our members. Why do we do it? It’s simple: we’re a voluntary benefits association, here to serve our members.

Recently, the Ninth Circuit extended a Bivens cause of action to a cross-border shooting from the United States into Mexico. The Ninth Circuit also found that the U.S. Border Patrol Agent lacked qualified immunity.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has unveiled this week its 2017 annual crime statistics dataset, updating its online Crime Data Explorer tool to allow the public to examine changes in crime trends, as measured by the FBI. The tool was first released last year.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether a finding of probable cause defeats a §1983 claim alleging retaliatory arrest where two troopers arrested a man for disorderly conduct after he protested their conduct.

This week, a political consultant and two co-conspirators were sentenced following a May 5th conviction for a bribery scheme involving the redirection of state funds to non-profit entities in exchange for financial kickbacks.  Randell G. Shelton, Jr., a political consultant, was sentenced to 72 months in prison on 12 separate counts and reportedly led the effort. Shelton was also ordered to pay restitution of $660,698 and to forfeit an additional $664,000.

We at Federal Employee Defense Services are excited that the Grand Opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum is less than one month away!

Tune in to FEDtalk on Federal News Radio tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM as host Debra Roth speaks to Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), five-term representative from Virginia’s 11th District and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations.

WAEPA’s Annual Member Meeting this October will include a Plenary Address by Jordan Goodman, America’s Money Answers Man, on a variety of cutting-edge topics surrounding Financial Wellness.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it has recovered one of the famous pairs of ruby slippers worn by actress Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that a former Arkansas State Senator, Jonathan E. Woods, 41, has been sentenced to 220 months in prison “for organizing and leading a bribery scheme in which state funds were directed to non-profit entities in exchange for kickbacks, many of which were funneled through a consultant’s business.” Woods served in the Arkansas State Senate from 2013 through 2017.

Our big day is almost here! Join us on Saturday, October 13, for a fun-filled day as we open the doors to our beautiful new National Law Enforcement Museum.

Tune in this Friday to hear host Tony Vergnetti of Federal Employee Defense Services talk with Dexter Brooks and Timothy Bladek from the EEOC Office of Federal Operations. 

When your children are ready to earn a college education, the subject of college funds will inevitably arise. During that discussion, it’s important that you are able to empower your children to get a good education without going into debt.

Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had removed Jakiw Palij, “a former Nazi labor camp guard in German-occupied Poland and a postwar resident of Queens, New York” to Germany. The decision was made “based on an order of removal obtained by the Department of Justice in 2004.”