Department of justice Stories
Man Admits To Stabbing Stranger In The Neck 'Because He Was Black'
The Department of Justice said Nolan Levi Strauss, 27, admitted to stabbing a man in the neck twice "because he was Black."
Man Convicted After Placing Homemade Firebomb Outside Of Jewish Nursing Home
John Rathbun, 37, was convicted on explosives charges after he lit and placed a homemade firebomb at the entrance of a Jewish nursing home last year.
Trans Woman Admits To Abusing 2 Kids After Unknowingly Sending Child Porn To Undercover Agent
The Department of Justice said Jakob Nieves, who also goes by the name Dakota, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and five years of supervised release after she admitted in 2020 to sexually abusing two kids under the age of four.
Biden's DOJ Backs Trump In Rape Denial Case, Expert Explains Why
E. Jean Carroll previously accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in a dressing room in a Bergdorf Goodman store.
Man Who Used Child Porn To Find ‘Sexual Nirvana’ Receives Over 10 Years In Prison Sentence
The Department of Justice said Tyler Washington, 26, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing over 5,000 images and videos depicting sexual exploitation of children.
Man Who Shared Child Sexual Abuse Photos Online Sentenced To 7 Years In Jail
The Department of Justice said Kyle William O’Brien, 28, shared images depicting sexual abuse of children to a woman he met online in a dating app.
California Man Spends $13,000 In Bitcoin, Pays Undercover FBI Agent To Kill Ex-Girlfriend
A 24-year-old California man allegedly spent $13,000 in bitcoin to arrange his ex's murder and then wired an additional $1,000 to the supposed hitman, who was actually an undercover agent.
Former School Nurse Accused Of Secretly Photographing Over 40 Girls In Bathroom
A 40-year-old former school nurse in Tennessee has been arrested and faces child pornography charges after over 700 images of minor girls were discovered in his devices.
Senate Campaign Manager Pleads Guilty To Stealing $115K In Funds
Anthony Barry pled guilty to overcharging Martha McSally by more than $115,000 while serving as her deputy campaign manager.
Colorado Man Sentenced To 60 Years For Recording Himself Sexually Abuse A Child In Guatemala
Alvaro Castillo was sentenced Monday to 60 years in prison for production, transportation and possession of child pornography.
Woman Admits To Hitting Children With SUV Because They Looked 'Middle Eastern', 'Mexican'
Nicole Poole Franklin admitted to striking two children with her vehicle after believing they were of foreign descent.
Man Claiming To Be Jesus Attacks Authorities, Had 'To Kill' List In Car: Police
Federal authorities arrested Nicholas Skulstad, who allegedly drove into an MTA vehicle and then threw himself against a police car after threatening an officer and claiming to be Jesus.
Department Of Justice Reportedly Probing American/JetBlue Alliance
Regulators are concerned the partnership could stifle competition in the U.S. Northeast.
'Teddy Bear' ISIS Conspirator Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison
Edward Schimenti was sentenced to 162 months in prison after he was convicted of conspiring to provide material support to ISIS and for making false statements to the FBI.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty For Sharing Child Porn On Discord App
A 24-year-old Corpus Chisti, Texas resident was found in possession of child pornography at his residence.
National Law Enforcement Day 2021: 10 Ways To Show Appreciation For Police
To celebrate National Law Enforcement Day this Saturday, here are 10 ways to express gratitude to local law enforcement officers.
How Long Can Bitcoin Stay Anonymous? Feds Close In On Cryptocurrency
Trump's treasury unveils new regulation forcing infrastructure to track identities
Brazil, US Join Hands In Shutting Down Piracy Sites, Apps In 'Operation 404'
The government of Brazil joined forces with the U.S. in targeting piracy websites and apps that are illegally streaming thousands of TV shows and films, including those that have not been released yet.
Donald Trump Rape Defamation Lawsuit: Federal Court Rejects DOJ Efforts To Stop E. Jean Carroll's Suit
The case can now proceed in efforts to force Trump to provide a DNA sample and testify on the rape allegations
Trump Legal Woes Continue As Author E. Jean Carroll Seeks To Block Justice Department's Involvement In Lawsuit
The Justice Department filed a motion in September asking to take over as Trump's defense and have the lawsuit moved to federal court.
US Declares New York City, Seattle, Portland As Anarchist Jurisdictions, Threatens Funding
The Department of Justice cited rising gun and violent crime rates, changes and cuts to policing, and failure to prosecute protesters as reasons for the designations.
Why Ice Cream Maker Blue Bell Was Ordered To Pay A $17.25 Million Criminal Penalty
Blue Bell pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts in a criminal case filed by the Justice Department. Here's why.
5 Chinese Nationals Charged In Global Hacking Scheme By US Justice Department
The Department of Justice on Wednesday charged five Chinese nationals involved in a global hacking campaign targeting software development companies, telecommunications firms and nonprofits, among others.
Trump's Department Of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation Into John Bolton Following Critical Memoir
The DOJ opened a criminal investigation of John Bolton to determine whether he mishandled classified information for his Trump-critical book.
Legal Experts Question Department Of Justice Filing To Defend Trump In Defamation Suit
Feds file to replace Trump's personal attorneys in a defamation suit by writer E. Jean Carroll related to her sexual assault allegations against the president.
Florida Man Charged With Fraud After Allegedly Using PPP Loans To Buy A Boat
Casey Crowther received $2 million from the PPP and split the remaining loan between multiple personal and business accounts after buying a boat.
Federal Appeals Court Says Michael Flynn Case Will Not Be Immediately Dismissed
Flynn's casel will be sent back to Judge Emmet Sullivan for consideration after Flynn's legal team failed to have him reassigned from the case.
Russian Offers Employee $1M In Bitcoin To Install Malware In Nevada Company's Network
Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov was charged with conspiracy for trying to convince an employee of a Nevada company to install malware on the firm's computer network.
Former FBI Attorney To Plead Guilty In Russia Investigation Origins Investigation
Following the Mueller investigation’s conclusion in 2019, Attorney General William Barr initiated a Justice Department investigation of the investigation.
Yale Admissions Accused Of 'Long-standing' Discrimination Against White And Asian Americans
The Department of Justice is accusing Yale University of long-standing and illegal discrimination by favoring African-American and Hispanic applicants to the detriment of white and Asian Americans.