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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...
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Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim: When the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rules on Donald Trump's claim of presidential ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-three-us-supreme-court-appointees-thrash-out-immunity-claim-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4621979-doj-rebuffs-gops-second-demand-for-biden-hur-audio-recordings/
US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say: U.S. Justice Department officials plan to decide as soon as late May whether Boeing ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-decide-by-late-may-if-boeing-violated-prosecution-deal-sources-say-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/mckinsey-criminal-investigation.html
Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
AfD - Krah employee allegedly spied for China: The Federal Prosecutor General has an assistant to the AfD lead candidate for the European elections arrested.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/afd-spionage-china-1.6565400
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Report: Staffer of Germany's AfD arrested over China espionage suspicions: German police have arrested an employee of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician ...
reuters.com/world/europe/report-staffer-germanys-afd-arrested-over-china-espionage-suspicions-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say: U.S. Department of Justice officials are planning to decide as soon as late May ...
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Trump could get partial victory after Supreme Court hears immunity case: The justices seemed open to further delays in the case.
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Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-treasury-refunding-set-offer-relief-supply-rises-2024-04-26/
Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247383537/trumps-immunity-arguments-supreme-court-conservatives
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-allies-hush-money-prosecutor
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
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Cases of suspected Chinese espionage in Europe: The arrest in Germany of a European Parliament aide on suspicion of "especially severe" espionage for China is ...
reuters.com/world/europe/cases-suspected-chinese-espionage-europe-2024-04-23/
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
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
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U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-to-cooperate-in-the-fight-against-dirty-money-1edb9a25
Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
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/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline
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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.
US indicts 10 over aircraft parts supplied to Venezuela: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging ten people of conspiracy to evade ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-indicts-10-over-aircraft-parts-supplied-venezuela-2024-04-22/
No Bias Found in F.B.I. Report on Catholic Extremists: Republicans claimed the bureau’s memo was evidence of an anti-conservative strain among F.B.I. ranks ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/catholic-extremists-fbi.html
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank: The Biden administration announced Friday it is imposing sanctions on two groups ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4605095-us-sanction-israeli-extremists-west-bank/
China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes center stage
cnn.com/2024/04/21/china/china-spy-agency-public-profile-intl-hnk/
4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/iranians-charged-hacking-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/
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/
Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China: They are alleged to have been involved in transferring research on advanced machine parts for ship ...
time.com/6969640/germany-arrests-three-alleged-spying-china/
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/
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
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
reuters.com/markets/us/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-hit-record-high-japan-holdings-rise-data-shows-2024-04-17/
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/
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban: In other legal news, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today on Idaho’s near-total ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/supreme_court_to_hear_arguments_on_idahos_near_total_abortion_ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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/
New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent: Inflation has cooled from a recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022. I Bond rates have pulled back, too ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/24/inflation-is-hot-but-not-enough-to-drive-i-bonds-to-sky-high-returns/73414755007/
US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3259534/us-uk-announce-new-sanctions-iran-after-missile-and-drone-strike-israel
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/
Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China: Three people in Germany have been arrested under suspicion of spying for China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/germany-china-spy-charges-intl/
Supreme Court justices discuss self-pardon in Trump immunity hearing: Justice Alito asked whether every president could just pardon themselves right before ...
businessinsider.com/supreme-court-justices-self-pardon-trump-immunity-hearing-2024-4
Witness Claims Matt Gaetz Attended Drug-Fueled Party With Underage Girl In Statement To Lawmakers, Report Says
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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.
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/
The Supreme Court Appears Poised to Protect the Presidency—and Donald Trump: Jeannie Suk Gersen on the Supreme Court’s consideration of Trump v. U.S. ...
newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-supreme-court-appears-poised-to-protect-the-presidency-and-donald-trump
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
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
McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry work: Federal prosecutors looking at relationship with Purdue Pharma and other drug ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/mckinsey-criminal-investigation-opioids-crisis
A man escaped Sudan's bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion
apnews.com/article/mississippi-missing-man-death-sudan-4f54b25c8889413a5c3bcae669efbf64
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/
U.S. Department of Justice opens probe into Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel deal, Politico reports
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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
Employee of AfD politician Maximilian Krah allegedly spied for China: Police have arrested a man in Dresden for allegedly spying for China. This was confirmed by ...
cz.de/politik/mitarbeiter-von-afd-politiker-maximilian-krah-soll-fuer-china-spioniert-haben-K6YJ4FJODNHZJB7TPYNI337XX4.html
US Justice Department will pay $139 million to victims of USA Gymnastics sex abuse
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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.
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.
FBI ignores Jeffrey Epstein victims after Larry Nassar settlement: The Justice Department acknowledged it botched investigations into Jeffrey Epstein but won't ...
businessinsider.com/fbi-ignores-jeffrey-epstein-victims-after-larry-nassar-settlement-2024-4
US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-sanctions-target-hamas-spokesperson-drone-program-leaders-2024-04-12/
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
US Treasury's Adeyemo warns 'malign' actors are using virtual assets: The U.S. Treasury Department fears terrorist groups will increase their use of virtual ...
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‘Wild, wild west.’ Families say organs of deceased Alabama inmates have been removed without their consent
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/organs-removed-deceased-alabama-inmates/
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/
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/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/what-is-netzah-yehuda-the-israeli-battalion-facing-possible-us-sanctions
A new Supreme Court case could make it much easier for criminals to buy guns: The fight over “ghost guns” is back before the justices.
vox.com/scotus/2024/4/24/24138227/supreme-court-ghost-guns-background-checks-criminals-serial-numbers
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/
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
U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/18/iran-treasury-drone-sanctions/
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.
Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack: Yellen's comments come as Israel's war cabinet is weighing how to respond to the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/treasury-department-to-impose-sanctions-on-iran-after-israel-attack.html
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office: A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged arson at Sen ...
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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
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