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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has 'complete confidence' in him
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4597463-supreme-court-justices-signal-wariness-of-law-used-for-jan-6-prosecutions/
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-assault-fbi-claims-e3a2759d2f33eeafcfb8d5d49cc947f9
Trump’s New York trial shows the justice system is working: Trump is partially right about one thing: We have a two-tiered justice system.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/15/trump-hush-money-justice-system/
Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’: The Justice Department announced Thursday it has submitted a final rule to the federal register ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Gen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference: A new survey shows that Generation Z is less happy than previous generations were ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/health/gen-z-happiness-gallup-wellness/
US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/us-woman-arrested-accused-of-targeting-young-boys-in-1-7m-sextortion-scheme/
US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud: The chief executive of a U.S. biotechnology company that falsely promised investors it ...
reuters.com/legal/us-biotech-executive-sentenced-7-years-jail-covid-test-fraud-2024-04-12/
Gaza in a Million Pieces: After six months, Arwa Damon is finally allowed in to find a war being waged mainly against children
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/gaza-in-a-million-pieces/
Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case : The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to ...
edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-jan-6-riot-case-04-16-24/h_cc64206ec84240fb2648283f62096db5
Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/fact-check-trump-false-hush-money-criminal-case/
Yoga may help ease stress, improve fitness during pregnancy: Prenatal yoga has been shown to lower stress and anxiety, which can contribute to complications ...
reviewjournal.com/livewell/yoga-may-help-ease-stress-improve-fitness-during-pregnancy-3032928/
Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan. 6: Legal pundit and analyst Jeffrey Toobin took a shot at Supreme Court Justice ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4597880-jeffery-toobin-clarence-thomas-supreme-court-jan-6/
Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/california-federal-correctional-institution-dublin/73347882007/
Ex-Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/marine-firebomb-planned-parenthood-clinic-sentencing/73337531007/
Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'
- Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
- Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.
- Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
Prosecutions Tied to Jan. 6 Have Ensnared More Than 1,380: Prosecutors have suggested that a total of 2,000 or 2,500 people could ultimately face indictment for ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/jan-6-supreme-court-prosecutions.html
Former Cornell University student pleads guilty to making threats against Jews: A former Cornell University student has pleaded guilty to posting online threats ...
reuters.com/world/us/former-cornell-university-student-pleads-guilty-making-threats-against-jews-2024-04-10/
DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations: The company has tried to counter the narrative that it's responsible for inflated ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/ticketmaster-live-nation-doj-antitrust-lawsuit
Incentives to fight financial wrongdoing: DOJ introduces pilot whistleblower program
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/incentives-fight-financial-wrongdoing-doj-introduces-pilot-whistleblower-program-2024-04-12/
Delaware Woman Arrested for 'Sextortion' Schemes That Duped Thousands: Hadja Kone and her alleged accomplices successfully extorted about $1 ...
pcmag.com/news/delaware-woman-arrested-for-sextortion-schemes-that-duped-thousands
Lily Lucas: Inquest into mental health nurse's death opens: Lily Lucas, 28, died in a private hospital a few days after being prescribed an antipsychotic drug.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-68819663
U.S. Department of Justice opens probe into Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel deal, Politico reports
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How Donald Trump Gets Special Treatment in the Legal System: The former president rails against a “two-tiered system of justice.” But he’s the one benefiting ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Justice Department stiffs Republicans on Biden-Hur interview audio: "We urge the Committees to avoid conflict rather than seek it."
axios.com/2024/04/08/biden-hur-interview-audio-justice-department
Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
- Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.
- The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.
- Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.
- Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
9 Tips for Living Well With Geographic Atrophy: You can’t reverse geographic atrophy vision loss, but you may be able to slow it by quitting smoking ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/lifestyle-changes-for-geographic-atrophy
Antitrust Action Against Google May Transform the Internet: A global court and regulatory battle could have ramifications far beyond the news
newlinesmag.com/reportage/antitrust-action-against-google-may-transform-the-internet/
Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/fbi-charges-arms-dealers-for-conspiring-to-send-weapons-to-sudan-iraq/73348240007/
Norwich photographer hopes to open conversations on mental health: Richard Walsh will display some of his work that he has produced since going into recovery.
bbc.com/news/articles/cxe9m2mzyg8o
Cyclists build first mountain bike trail in St. Louis, in Carondelet Park: The sport is booming in St. Louis. But city riders have few choices other than ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/cyclists-build-first-mountain-bike-trail-in-st-louis-in-carondelet-park/article_3558ac88-f9c6-11ee-9982-2b4712c2d3b6.html
Boeing crisis: How mid-air blowout could imperil DOJ crash agreement from 2021: U.S. authorities are facing fresh pressure from families of the victims of two ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/how-boeings-latest-crisis-could-imperil-its-2021-doj-crash-agreement-2024-04-09/
Chicago Police Officers Appeared on Membership List of Extremist Oath Keepers Group - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/chicago-police-officers-appeared-on-membership-list-of-extremist-oath-keepers-group
LAPD officer who killed 14-year-old girl in North Hollywood Burlington store won’t face criminal charges
dailynews.com/2024/04/17/state-doj-will-not-prosecute-lapd-officer-who-killed-14-year-old-girl-in-north-hollywood-burlington-store/
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
Supreme Court Considers Tossing Out Jan. 6 Convictions for Violating Federal Obstruction Law
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/supreme_court_considers_tossing_out_jan_6_convictions_for_violating_federal_obstruction_law
US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades: A former U.S. diplomat was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday after admitting to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-ex-diplomat-sentenced-15-years-spying-cuba-over-decades-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
Supreme Court Will Consider Shrinking Sentences for Jan. 6 Rioters: The Justice Department has been regularly recommending a charge which some argue wrongly ...
thedailybeast.com/supreme-court-will-consider-shrinking-sentences-for-jan-6-rioters
Boys are suffering in silence, says mental health charity TIC+: Nearly 4,000 people have been helped by Mitcheldean charity TIC+, but only 30% were male, it says ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68788449
Essex mental health inquiry looking at more patient deaths: The government says the inquiry will now look at patient cases up until 31 December last year.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-68785590
Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny: Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the ...
axios.com/2024/04/05/aileen-cannon-trump-classified-documents-case
Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office: A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged arson at Sen ...
cnn.com/2024/04/07/politics/bernie-sanders-vermont-office-arson-suspect-arrested/
Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
- A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.
- The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.
- The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
- Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
DOJ blasts GOP effort to hold Garland in contempt over Biden special counsel audio
pbs.org/newshour/politics/doj-blasts-gop-effort-to-hold-garland-in-contempt-over-biden-special-counsel-audio
Running won't help when you're mad, but it offers many psychological benefits
phillyvoice.com/running-anger-management-psychological-benefits-/
Quick Glance: Running: Not the Solution for Anger, But Full of Benefits
- Researchers at Ohio State University found that reducing psychological arousal is the best way to reduce anger. However, jogging can exacerbate anger due to its monotonous nature.
- The myth of catharsis was debunked by the study's results, showing that activities decreasing arousal levels are more effective. Running increases arousal levels and is not an effective anger management strategy.
- Nevertheless, running offers many psychological benefits, such as reducing anxiety and enhancing overall well-being. Studies indicate positive impacts on mental health, including improvements in depression and anxiety disorders.
- In addition to anger management, the article also highlights the physical benefits of running, such as extending lifespan and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is recommended to combine various activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html
Justice Dept. finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’: The change requires more sellers to conduct background checks for buyers. The White House called it ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/11/gun-show-loophole-closed-biden-atf/
Law firm Kirkland conflicted in Invitae bankruptcy, DOJ watchdog says: The U.S. Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog said on Monday that genetic test ...
reuters.com/legal/government/law-firm-kirkland-conflicted-invitae-bankruptcy-doj-watchdog-says-2024-04-16/
Trump DOJ official likely broke ethics rules over 2020 election, D.C. bar panel finds
axios.com/2024/04/05/jeffrey-clark-bar-trump-review-ethics-rules
Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group: On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made a ruling that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/realestate/doj-realtors-nar-inquiry.html
Man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama AG’s office: A man was arrested and charged Wednesday with detonating an explosive outside the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4586973-man-charged-with-detonating-explosive-device-outside-of-alabama-ags-office/
US government's Apple antitrust suit gets new judge after recusal: The U.S. Justice Department's blockbuster case accusing Apple of unlawfully monopolizing the ...
reuters.com/legal/us-governments-apple-antitrust-suit-gets-new-judge-after-recusal-2024-04-10/
The Supreme Court wants to hand a victory to January 6 insurrectionists: Most of the justices seem eager to make it harder to prosecute January 6 rioters
vox.com/scotus/24132088/supreme-court-january-6-insurrection-riot-fischer-united-states
Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison : A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583881-woman-stole-ashley-biden-diary-sentenced-month-prison/
US Justice Dept rebuffs Republican demand for audio of Biden interview: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday rebuffed demands by Republicans in the House of ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-dept-rebuffs-republican-demand-audio-biden-interview-2024-04-08/
Comer blasts DOJ for refusing to release audio of Hur’s Biden interview: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4581796-comer-blasts-doj-for-refusing-to-release-audio-of-hurs-biden-interview/
The US Justice Department said it charged a Japanese language interpreter with bank fraud after allegations he had illegally transferred more than $16 million ...
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Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens: Trump has said retribution against his enemies would be a central theme of his administration if he wins in ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/trump-gop-plot-biden-probe-2025
What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?: The state has higher taxes. But it is also important to look at the "whole picture."
startribune.com/retirement-minnesota-financial-planning-taxes-social-security/600358313/
Man pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack Idaho churches: DOJ: The FBI arrested an Idaho man Saturday who allegedly planned to attack churches in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582617-man-pledged-allegiance-isis-planned-attack-idaho-churches-doj/
Exclusive: The US Justice Department next week will meet with lawyers for families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes ...
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US Justice department files complaint against Regeneron, alleges fraudulent drug pricing
reuters.com/legal/us-justice-department-files-complaint-against-regeneron-alleges-fraudulent-drug-2024-04-10/
US judicial panel to wait on curbing 'judge shopping' through rule: A federal judicial panel on Tuesday decided to wait to see how courts implement a new ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-judicial-panel-wait-curbing-judge-shopping-through-rule-2024-04-09/
‘Are you kidding me?’: Biden-appointed judge torches DOJ for blowing off Hunter Biden-related subpoenas from House GOP
politico.com/news/2024/04/05/biden-appointed-judge-torches-doj-00150884
St. Louis braces for $26M earnings tax hit: New budget documents estimate the city will miss out on about 10% of current revenues from the taxes ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/st-louis-braces-for-26m-earnings-tax-hit/article_579bf1a0-fcd3-11ee-b81d-b3f9fd2d43ea.html
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
NHS 111 offering local mental health support in Plymouth: A single phone number opens for people seeking urgent support in a mental health crisis.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-68763878
Trump says he’ll jail his opponents. Members of the House Jan. 6 committee are preparing
bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/trump-says-hell-jail-his-opponents-members-of-the-house-jan-6-committee-are-preparing/
How to tackle crime in Indian Country? Empower tribal justice, ex-Justice Department official says
apnews.com/article/native-american-tribal-justice-crime-indigenous-people-cc3c4a58e944a200bc2f6b064f406460
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/fbi-arrest-man-isis-churches-idaho/
DOJ seeks prison time for woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking prison time for Aimee Harris, the woman who stole the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4573485-doj-seeks-prison-time-for-woman-who-stole-ashley-bidens-diary/
Apple laying off 600+ in California: Apple is going to be laying off more than 600 employees in California, according to a state release ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4577115-apple-lay-offs-california/
Quick Glance: Apple laying off over 600 employees in California
- Apple is set to lay off more than 600 employees in California, as indicated by a state release.
- The layoffs affect 614 employees at eight different facilities in Santa Clara County.
- In addition to the Santa Clara layoffs, Apple had previously laid off 121 employees in San Diego County.
- The company also recently abandoned its plans to develop an electric car and is facing a significant antitrust challenge from the Department of Justice.
Things You Can Do for Your Health Right Now: It doesn’t take a lot of effort to do things that are good for you. Check out a few you can do right now.
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Florida man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Supreme Court justice: A Florida man was sentenced to over a year in prison for threatening to kill a ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4570547-florida-man-sentenced-prison-threatening-kill-supreme-court-justice/
Aussies smash Americans for pro-gun agenda: The prospect of armed guards at shopping centres could carry a “risk” to the public, NSW’s top cop says ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/aussies-defend-gun-laws-after-bondi-junction-massacre/news-story/308138b18fb64ffc3a9b9d5949e69035
Harvard Law Review study documents rise in nationwide injunctions: Nationwide injunctions blocking U.S. government policies are overwhelmingly being issued by ...
reuters.com/legal/government/harvard-law-review-study-documents-rise-nationwide-injunctions-2024-04-10/
US Opens Extended Antitrust Review into Nippon Steel's Bid to Buy US Steel: The US Justice Department has opened an extended antitrust investigation into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/nippon-steel-bid-to-buy-us-steel-gets-extended-antitrust-review
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$31.8 million St. Louis County Library building announces opening dates: The Clark Family Branch, on the site of the old administrative building, encompasses 74 ...
stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/31-8-million-st-louis-county-library-building-announces-opening-dates/article_f3ced0f2-f8ea-11ee-aa61-97d6787c10b5.html
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