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Image from the original article. Source: Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC federal prosecutor: President Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro ...
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Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC federal ...
Key FactsTrump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim US Attorney
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
  • Donald Trump has appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, following the withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination.

  • Pirro, a long-time Trump ally and former prosecutor, will succeed Martin, whose nomination failed due to lack of Senate support.
  • "These hungry, tired, cold, defeated soldiers knew that it was their moment to stand up and fight for freedom. To many, Jan. 6 is such a moment."— Jeanine Pirro, comparing Trump's call to disrupt Congress' certification of the 2020 election results to the Revolutionary War.
  • Trump praised Pirro's credentials and her historic role as the first woman to hold various legal positions in New York, while also noting her defense of him amid political controversies.

  • Pirro will be working in an office that often handles high-profile cases and has previously voiced strong opinions on political matters, including her support for Trump's unfounded election fraud claims.
Image from the original article. Source: New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center, prosecutor says: The mayor has been protesting the opening of the facility throughout this week ...
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New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center, prosecutor says
Key FactsNewark Mayor Arrested and Released After Protest
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a protest against an immigration facility and released after several hours.

  • Baraka emphasized his support for the community and criticized the division caused by authorities, while his wife claimed the federal government aimed to make an example of him.
  • The reality is this: I didn’t do anything wrong.— Newark Mayor Ras Baraka spoke after being released from arrest during a protest against an immigration facility.
  • The arrest occurred following a heated argument when Baraka attempted to enter the facility with congressional representatives, which was blocked by security personnel.

  • The DHS stated that Baraka violated the law, while immigration reform advocates condemned his arrest during a peaceful demonstration.
Luigi Mangione Prosecutor Recused From Case: Mangione, 26, is facing state and federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Luigi Mangione Prosecutor Recused From Case
Ousted top federal prosecutor in Washington facing ethics probe: The lawyer President Donald Trump tapped to serve as Washington, D.C.'s top prosecutor and then ...
reuters.com/world/us/ousted-top-federal-prosecutor-washington-facing-ethics-probe-2025-05-14/
Ousted top federal prosecutor in Washington facing ethics probe
Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says: A prosecutor in Syracuse, New York, says he’ll bring charges against several ...
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Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction ...
Trial begins in New York: Witness speaks about Sean Combs' "devilish" look: It's about serious sexual crimes: At the start of the trial against rapper ...
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Trial begins in New York: Witness speaks about Sean Combs'
Top U.S. Prosecutor in New Jersey, a Trump Loyalist, Targets Governor: Alina Habba said she was investigating Gov. Philip D. Murphy and the state’s attorney ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/11/nyregion/trump-justice-department-habba-immigration.html
Top U.S. Prosecutor in New Jersey, a Trump Loyalist, Targets Governor
Trump Was Just Dealt One of His Biggest Defeats Yet. There’s One Downside.: On Thursday, President Donald Trump pulled his nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/05/ed-martin-news-trump-defeat.html
Trump Was Just Dealt One of His Biggest Defeats Yet. There’s One Downside.
Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump’s pardons could encourage future political violence
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Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump’s pardons could encourage future ...
Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend 'spiritual and moral values': Russia's General Prosecutor on Thursday banned the activities of the Elton John ...
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Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend 'spiritual and moral ...
Image from the original article. Source: Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home: Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years ...
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Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Key FactsTragic Death of Former US Attorney Shocks Community
Mar 23 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
  • Jessica Aber, former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at her home.

  • The 43-year-old, who resigned in January, was discovered by Alexandria police, who are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

  • The current US Attorney expressed deep sorrow over Aber's passing, highlighting her exceptional leadership and mentorship.

  • Prior to her appointment, Aber served as an assistant US attorney since 2009 and was nominated by President Biden in 2021.
Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment in private interview with Congress
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Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment in private ...
Image from the original article. Source: Washington prosecutor probes threats against DOGE, names Schumer as target: The top U.S. prosecutor in Washington launched an investigation on Wednesday into ...
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Washington prosecutor probes threats against DOGE, names Schumer as target
Key FactsInvestigation Launched into Threats Against DOGE Workers
Feb 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • U.S. Attorney Ed Martin initiated an investigation into threats against workers of DOGE following reports of intimidation amid federal layoffs.

  • The investigation, termed "Operation Whirlwind," also scrutinizes comments made by Senator Chuck Schumer in 2020, which were perceived as threatening.

  • Schumer has since apologized for his language but clarified he intended to highlight political consequences rather than issue threats.

  • This inquiry stemmed from a complaint by Elon Musk regarding alleged theft and threats against government employees.
Top federal prosecutor steps aside as shake-up continues in New York's Southern District
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Top federal prosecutor steps aside as shake-up continues in New York's ...
Image from the original article. Source: How Cassie Calmly Revealed Years of Diddy’s Four-Day Freak-Offs: A riveting dispatch from Courtroom 26A where eight-months pregnant Cassie came face-to-face with ...
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How Cassie Calmly Revealed Years of Diddy’s Four-Day Freak-Offs
Key FactsKey Testimonies in Sean Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • Male stripper Daniel Phillip testified about incidents where Sean Combs allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in a hotel.

  • Combs is accused of luring women into drug-fueled sex parties and then blackmailing them with recorded videos.
  • "She literally jumped into my lap and she was shaking, like literally her whole entire body was shaking. She was terrified."— Daniel Phillip, the male stripper who testified as a witness for the prosecution.
  • The defense claimed the relationships were consensual, while the prosecution described Combs' violent behavior.

  • Facing five felony counts, Combs could receive a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years if convicted.
Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions: He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.
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Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor ...
Former federal prosecutors lay out possible crimes in Hope Florida saga: Former prosecutors highlight possible federal crimes in Florida’s Hope saga ...
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Former federal prosecutors lay out possible crimes in Hope Florida saga
Sources: White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor : Adam Schleifer, a longtime financial fraud prosecutor, was dismissed from the U.S ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-29/los-angeles-federal-prosecutor-fired
Sources: White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor
Ecuador to Charge Correa’s Former VP in Candidate’s Murder: Ecuador’s Prosecutor General’s Office is preparing to charge former Vice President Jorge Glas and ...
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Ecuador to Charge Correa’s Former VP in Candidate’s Murder
L.A. federal prosecutor axed amid Trump war on perceived legal enemies: The recent firing of a federal prosecutor in L.A. who had criticized Trump and was ...
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L.A. federal prosecutor axed amid Trump war on perceived legal enemies
White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls Justice Department under ever-closer control
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White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls Justice Department under ...
Liccardo says Bondi ‘undermining’ DOJ prosecutors’ aim to ‘do justice’: Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), a former prosecutor, said Attorney General Pam Bondi is ...
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Liccardo says Bondi ‘undermining’ DOJ prosecutors’ aim to ‘do justice’
Why a DOJ prosecutor resigned, telling coworkers and bosses 'you serve no man': Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Murphy resigned from the Department of ...
npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5330879/trump-justice-doj-prosecutor-resignation-jan-6
Why a DOJ prosecutor resigned, telling coworkers and bosses 'you serve no ...
Justice Department’s independence threatened as Trump’s team asserts power: Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/16/nation/justice-department-independence-threatened/
Justice Department’s independence threatened as Trump’s team asserts power
Investigated due to Putin sanctions: US prosecutor found dead: A 43-year-old prosecutor was found dead in the US state of Virginia. She had only left office in ...
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Investigated due to Putin sanctions: US prosecutor found dead
Prosecutor says Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers are looking for reasons to delay his May trial
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Prosecutor says Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers are looking for reasons to ...
Harvey Weinstein retrial underway in New York over sex crime allegations: Weinstein, 73, has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations.
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Harvey Weinstein retrial underway in New York over sex crime allegations
USA: How Susan Crawford beat Elon Musk's candidate: In the most expensive competition ever for a judgeship in the USA, a former prosecutor prevailed ...
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USA: How Susan Crawford beat Elon Musk's candidate
Senior DOJ Prosecutor Quits Over Trump Admin Pressure to Probe Biden-Era Contract
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Senior DOJ Prosecutor Quits Over Trump Admin Pressure to Probe Biden-Era ...
Jacqueline C. Romero, Philly’s top federal prosecutor, leaves office amid Trump makeover of the federal justice system
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Jacqueline C. Romero, Philly’s top federal prosecutor, leaves office amid ...
Prosecutor details allegations from a newly named accuser as Harvey Weinstein’s NYC retrial gets underway
cnn.com/2025/04/23/entertainment/harvey-weinstein-nyc-retrial-new-accuser/
Prosecutor details allegations from a newly named accuser as Harvey ...
Veteran federal prosecutor resigns over bank freeze order from Trump appointee: WASHINGTON — A longtime federal prosecutor resigned Tuesday rather than carry out ...
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Veteran federal prosecutor resigns over bank freeze order from Trump ...
North Bellport man fatally shot neighbor over social media posts with teen, prosecutor says
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North Bellport man fatally shot neighbor over social media posts with teen ...
Jhon Lopez Campo, of Central Islip, pleads not guilty in killing of man in homeless encampment
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Jhon Lopez Campo, of Central Islip, pleads not guilty in killing of man in ...
Judge scrutinizes Justice Department dropping of corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
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Judge scrutinizes Justice Department dropping of corruption charges ...
Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Urges Judge To Reject Request To Drop Eric Adams Charges: Nathaniel Akerman said he sought to intervene because, he believes ...
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Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Urges Judge To Reject Request To Drop Eric Adams ...
‘This could not be more serious’: Weissmann on bombshell resignation of top DOJ prosecutor Nicolle Wallace and panel discuss the resignation of career ... Show more
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Denise Cheung, Top Prosecutor in U.S. Attorney’s Office, Abruptly Resigns: The resignation of the prosecutor, Denise Cheung, comes at a turbulent moment at the ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/18/us/politics/denise-cheung-federal-prosecutor-quits.html
Denise Cheung, Top Prosecutor in U.S. Attorney’s Office, Abruptly Resigns
'Suits LA': The twist involving Ted Black in the first episode, explained: The first episode of "Suits LA" ends with a revelation about Ted Black and his family.
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'Suits LA': The twist involving Ted Black in the first episode, explained
Newark mayor invites Alina Habba for tour: ‘Come hang out with us here in the city’
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Newark mayor invites Alina Habba for tour: ‘Come hang out with us here in ...
The immolation of Justice | Opinion: A former federal prosecutor comments on the string of resignations at the Department of Justice that followed high-level ...
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The immolation of Justice | Opinion
Image from the original article. Source: Seventh Prosecutor Resigns over DOJ Dropping Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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Seventh Prosecutor Resigns over DOJ Dropping Corruption Charges Against ...
Key FactsJustice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
Feb 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
  • The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

  • The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.

  • At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.

  • Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
Top criminal prosecutor in DC US Attorney's office abruptly resigns amid pressure from Trump officials
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Top criminal prosecutor in DC US Attorney's office abruptly resigns amid ...
Meet Ed Martin, Trump’s ‘ball of fire’ top prosecutor in DC: Ed Martin is not a typical pick for a U.S. attorney. President Trump’s choice to lead the federal ...
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Meet Ed Martin, Trump’s ‘ball of fire’ top prosecutor in DC
Ex-NJ cop admits he hacked women’s social media, posted nude photos: A former south Jersey cop has confessed to hacking into the social media accounts of ...
nydailynews.com/2025/03/07/nj-cop-hacking-social-media-accounts-posting-nude-photos/
Ex-NJ cop admits he hacked women’s social media, posted nude photos
Arson investigation launched after fire at Bayer executive's New Jersey home: Authorities confirmed an arson investigation at the Madison, New Jersey ...
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Arson investigation launched after fire at Bayer executive's New Jersey ...
Trump's Napoleon quote fits his handling of the Eric Adams prosecution: Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon resigned over what she said was an effort to use the justice ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-02-18/donald-trump-napoleon-eric-adams-rule-of-law-jonah-goldberg
Trump's Napoleon quote fits his handling of the Eric Adams prosecution
Ex-federal attorney bids ‘farewell’ to DOJ independence citing moves in Adams case
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Ex-federal attorney bids ‘farewell’ to DOJ independence citing moves in ...
Image from the original article. Source: Senior US prosecutor resigns, citing demand to probe Biden-era contract: A senior federal prosecutor in Washington resigned on Tuesday, citing what she called an ...
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Senior US prosecutor resigns, citing demand to probe Biden-era contract
Key FactsFederal Prosecutor Resigns Over Pressure to Investigate
Feb 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • A senior federal prosecutor in Washington resigned after being pressured to initiate a criminal probe into a contract from the Biden administration.

  • Denise Cheung raised concerns about the lack of evidence and refused to start the investigation, leading to orders for an asset seizure instead.

  • In her resignation letter, she emphasized that her actions were guided by her oath to uphold the Constitution.

  • Her resignation reflects a broader trend of departures among Justice Department officials protesting political interference during the Trump administration.