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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
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.
DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas : The Justice Department (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to target carjackings in Washington ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4602214-doj-targeting-carjackings-in-dc-chicago-and-other-areas/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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.
N.J. banker admits to stealing over $105k from dead customer: A former employee at a New Jersey bank pleaded guilty to stealing more than $105 ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/nj-banker-stole-from-dead-customer/
Former US ambassador charged with spying for Cuba sentenced to 15 years in prison
thehill.com/homenews/4591484-former-us-ambassador-charged-spying-for-cuba-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison/
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.
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
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
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/
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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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
Can Pornhub be ethical?: The internet’s most reviled site was a place rife with sex crimes. Now, lawyer and former rabbi Solomon Friedman is attempting to ...
washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/04/20/pornhub-solomon-friedman/
The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Just Took Direct Aim at Jack Smith’s Trump Indictment. Will They Go Through With It?
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/january-6-donald-trump-prosecution-obstruction-supreme-court.html
Seatbelt violation ends with Black man dead on Chicago street after cops fired nearly 100 bullets
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/09/seatbelt-check-cops-fired-96-shots-at-black-motorist-killing-him/73265324007/
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
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond in federal bank fraud case: Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from the Dodgers star.
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent
npr.org/2024/04/04/1242320285/israel-hamas-war-crimes-ukraine
Defying GOP threats of contempt, DOJ declines to hand over audio of Biden's interview with Robert Hur
abcnews.go.com/Politics/defying-gop-threats-contempt-doj-declines-hand-audio/story
US Sen. Gary Peters proposes bill to continue crackdown on pandemic fraud: The legislation was announced by Peters and the White House as the Justice Department ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/gary-peters-pandemic-fraud-bill/73262756007/
Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
abcnews.go.com/US/teens-reported-years-sex-abuse-probation-officers-now/story
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
In fight for rape exception to abortion ban, New Orleans legislator draws on mother’s painful past
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-orleans-rep-delisha-boyd-rape-exception-abortion-ban-rcna145624
Piquero: Public safety demands better funding: As a former director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the Justice Department, I am worried. Here’s why.
bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/piquero-public-safety-demands-better-funding/
In New York, top federal prosecutor Damian Williams preaches speedy justice: New York U.S. Attorney Damian Williams says he wants his office to be “the tip of ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/09/new-york-prosecutor-damian-williams/
Feds uncover Kwame Kilpatrick cash in ongoing treasure hunt stemming from corruption case
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2024/04/13/feds-find-kwame-kilpatrick-cash-in-search-linked-to-corruption-case/73311840007/
DOJ awaits another possible warrant of arrest against Quiboloy: The DOJ reminded Quiboloy that he is not in a position to set conditions for his surrender.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/9/doj-awaits-another-possible-warrant-of-arrest-vs-quiboloy-1619
Arnie Teves son bribed Timor-Leste police for father’s special treatment – DOJ: Amid the bribery allegation, the DOJ asks the Timor-Leste government for ...
rappler.com/philippines/doj-says-arnie-teves-son-bribed-timor-leste-police-father-special-treatment/
Corruption or just politics? Supreme court weighs new bribery case as more clashes are brewing | Mint
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5 years later, Detroit officers and others still await sentencing for roles in scheme
freep.com/story/money/business/2024/04/19/detroit-police-officers-not-yet-sentenced-crash-reports/73183210007/
Notorious crypto manipulator guilty of inflating prices in $110M scheme: Fraudster charged with crypto market manipulation defended Mango Markets scheme.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/notorious-crypto-manipulator-guilty-of-inflating-prices-in-110m-scheme/
Video gamer faked hostage situation that resulted in man being shot in the face: A British video game 'swatter' has been sentenced following an ...
expressandstar.com/news/2024/04/19/video-gamer-faked-hostage-situation-that-resulted-in-man-being-shot-in-the-face/
Justice Department to File Anti-Trust Lawsuit to Live Nation: The justice department is preparing to file a lawsuit against Live Nation, and it could happen as ...
vulture.com/article/justice-department-live-nation-anti-trust-lawsuit.html
Waupun prison staffers resigned or fired amid federal probe into alleged smuggling
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/18/waupun-prison-staff-fired-resigned-amid-smuggling-investigation/73356181007/
US supreme court skeptical of using obstruction law in January 6 cases: If court curtails use of statute in connection with Capitol riot it could eliminate two ...
theguardian.com/law/2024/apr/16/supreme-court-obstruction-trump-january-6
The U.S. Supreme Court is divided over felony obstruction in January 6 Capitol attack case
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-16/the-us-supreme-court-is-divided-over-felony-obstruction-in-january-6-capitol-attack-case.html
Seven Mile Bloods leader Billy Arnold learns fate in murder, racketeering case: At least 20 members and associates of the Seven Mile Bloods street gang in ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/10/seven-mile-bloods-leader-billy-arnold-learns-fate-in-gang-murder-case/73276565007/
Iowa nurse accused of role in million-dollar scheme to defraud Medicare: Examples of Medicare fraud cited against Des Moines nurse include allegedly ordering ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/11/medicare-fraud-scheme-charged-against-iowa-nurse/73268844007/
Feds: Ex-Warren cop pleads guilty in beating of suspect in city jail: Matthew Rodriguez pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court. He's accused of punching the ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2024/04/10/ex-warren-cop-federal-sentencing-beating-suspect-city-jail/73259878007/
Gov. Moore, veto Maryland’s juvenile justice reform bill | GUEST COMMENTARY: based on a reliable body of evidence spanning decades, only the eight brave ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/09/gov-moore-veto-marylands-juvenile-justice-reform-bill-guest-commentary/
The Battle Over Real Estate Commissions Isn’t Done Yet. The Justice Department Just Won a Key Victory.
barrons.com/articles/the-battle-over-real-estate-commissions-isnt-done-justice-department-won-a-victory-d8486bdb
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