Department of justice Stories
FBI Infiltrates, Shuts Down 'Hive' Ransomware Gang Responsible For Thousands Of Attacks
The FBI and Department of Justice announced the seizure of a website used by infamous ransomware group "Hive".
Resident Finds $2 Million-Worth Of Cocaine Along Florida Keys
U.S. Border Patrol Agents said they had recovered 25 washed-up contrabands of cocaine on Florida shoreline since October.
Trump Reacts To California Mass Shooting, Rants About Jan. 6 Riot
Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning those who participated in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, if he were elected president again.
FBI Increases Reward To $500K In Investigation Of Capitol Riot Pipe Bomb Suspect
The FBI has announced it will raise the reward to $500k for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect who placed two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national headquarters a day before the Capitol Riots on Jan. 6.
Congress Passes Bill Enabling DOJ To Prosecute Foreigners Suspected Of War Crimes Overseas
US Congress passed one bill and an addendum Thursday that would grant the Justice Department additional tools to prosecute war criminals.
Universities Move To Ban TikTok In Crackdown Over Cybersecurity Fears
A number of universities across the U.S. are moving to ban TikTok after states signed legislation forbidding the app on government networks and devices.
Small-Town Iowa Police Chief Lied To ATF, Illegally Bought And Sold Machine Guns
A police chief in a small Iowa town is facing federal charges after illegally procuring 90 machine guns and selling them for personal profit.
Trump Losing Support Among Rank GOP Members Following Jan 6 Criminal Referral
Former President Donald Trump is losing support among Congressional Republicans following his criminal referral by the Jan. 6 House Committee Monday.
'Fortnite' Makers To Pay $520M To Settle Claims It Tricked Gamers Into Making Purchases
The FTC accused Epic Games of violating children's privacy and using deceptive interface designs to trick users into making unwanted purchases.
DOJ Sues Arizona For Shipping Container Border Wall
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Arizona for building a border wall made of shipping containers on federal land.
Florida And California Ranked As Worst States For Reporting Crime To FBI
Florida and California have the lowest percentage of state and local law enforcement agencies turning over crime data to the FBI in the last year.
Agents Arrest 21, Bust Theft Ring That Allegedly Made Millions From Catalytic Converter Theft
Authorities arrested 21 people suspected of being part of a theft ring that allegedly made millions of dollars from stolen catalytic converters.
Ex-cop In Philadelphia Accused Of Trafficking Guns Used In School Shooting
The shooting, which took place at Roxborough High School on Sept. 27, killed a 14-year-old kid and injured four others.
Trump Lawyer Spoke To FBI, Prompting Steve Bannon's About-Face On Jan 6 Testimony
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump spoke to the FBI ahead of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s decision to submit testimony to the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Delta Airlines Looking To Implement 'No-Fly' List For These Travelers
Delta Airlines is looking to take more extreme measures in response to an increase of disorderly travelers
Houston Man Uses Stimulus Loan To Buy Lamborghini, Gets 9-Year Sentence
Aside from being sentenced to more than nine years in prison, 30-year-old Lee Price III must forfeit a Lamborghini Urus luxury sports utility vehicle, Ford F-350 truck and a Rolex watch he purchased with fraudulently obtained COVID-19 business loans amounting to $1.6 million.
Ashley Biden Stolen Diary: FBI Raids Homes Of Right-Wing Media In Investigation
The FBI has launched an investigation into Ashley Biden’s stolen diary.
Washington Man Rapes 6-Year-Old While On Vacation In Canada; Gets Sentenced To Jail: Prosecutors
John Timothy Whicher, 63, has pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place.
Former NY Choir Director Jailed After Sharing Child Porn Over Kik: Prosecutors
Michael Wustrow, 59, has been sentenced to jail after sharing child pornography and discussing the subject with other people on social media app Kik.
Maryland Couple Arrested For Selling US Submarine Nuclear Secrets To Undercover FBI Agent
A couple from Maryland has been accused of violating the Atomic Energy Act.
Man Gropes Sleeping Teen On Plane, Masturbates While Staring At Her: Prosecutors
The 39-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to engaging in sexual contact with a sleeping woman on a flight from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Denver, Colorado, four years ago.
Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Fail To Reach Deal On Police-Overhaul Bill
After months of negotiation, bipartisan group of lawmakers could not reach consensus on how to hold police officers accountable.
Justice Department Limits Police Tactics When Entering People’s Homes
Police officers are prohibited from using chokeholds on suspects and “no-knock” warrants.
Hacker Sentenced After Stealing College Students' Nude Photos From Social Media Accounts
Nicholas Faber, 25, was sentenced to three years in federal prison after he hacked the social media accounts of female students from his alma mater and stole their private nude photographs.
64-Year-Old Man Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Kidnapping, Assaulting Ex-Wife
Randy Alan Hamett, 64, was sentenced to a total of 396 months in federal prison after he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his ex-wife in 2017.
Youth Wrestling Coach Arrested For Sharing Child Porn Online
Alec Donovan, 24, was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of sharing child pornography online.
Former Music School Owner Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison For Secretly Filming Students
Philip Close, 43, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a 74-count indicment involving child pornography.
Man Who Tried To Rob Bank While In Wheelchair Sentenced To Prison
A 56-year-old man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison after he attempted to rob a bank in 2019 while using a wheelchair as a prop.
Philly Man Sentenced To Over 22 Years In Prison For Abusing 3-Year-Old, Recording The Acts
A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 22 years and one month in prison after pleading guilty to several child exploitation offenses.
2 Women Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Airplane Crew, Fellow Passengers Midflight
Two New York women, aged 31 and 30, were charged after they allegedly assaulted a plane's crew member as well as fellow passengers while on board a flight from Texas to California in February.