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Pam Bondi, the United States Attorney General, said that Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys are effectively combating crime and opposing discrimination in court cases.
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AG Bondi: DOJ focused on deploying ‘tough-on-crime approach across the country’
Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, said that the Department of Justice is conducting successful crime-fighting efforts across the country.
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AG Bondi: Justice Dept. is ‘returning to our core mission of fighting real crime’
Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, said that the Department of Justice's efforts to combat violent crime have been successful.
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Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $5 million in bitcoin tied to SIM swap scams
The Justice Department has initiated a civil forfeiture action targeting more than $5 million in bitcoin, which authorities allege are proceeds from SIM swapping scams that affected victims across the United States. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris...
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Justice Department awards over $350K to Louisiana groups addressing violence against women
The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has provided a total of $353,303 in grant funding to two Louisiana organizations, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis.
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Justice Department sues Illinois over college aid policies for undocumented students
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Illinois, challenging its policies that provide financial support to undocumented...
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Justice Department seeks forfeiture of over $868K tied to crypto scam targeting multiple states
The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize $868,247 in Tether (USDT), alleging the funds are proceeds from cryptocurrency-related confidence scams.
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Justice Department awards over $3 million to Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
The Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women has awarded $3,382,830 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) to support efforts against violent crimes targeting women and to enhance victim services in the state.
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Justice Department reports results from joint anti-violence operations in Baton Rouge
Over recent months, law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels have coordinated efforts to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge and nearby areas.
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Justice Department supports revocation of Biden-Harris order on competition
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has expressed support for the President’s decision to revoke Executive Order 14036.
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Justice Department closes civil rights inquiry into Manuel Ellis death
A group of federal prosecutors has completed an independent review of the criminal trial involving Tacoma Police Department Officers Burbank, Collins, and Rankine in connection with the death of Manuel Ellis on March 3, 2020.
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Justice Department seizes millions linked to alleged ransomware scheme
Federal authorities have seized more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle following the unsealing of six warrants across three federal districts.
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Justice Department targets BlackSuit ransomware group with server takedowns
The Justice Department has announced coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group, including the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24.
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Justice Department announces takedown against BlackSuit ransomware group
The Justice Department has announced coordinated actions targeting the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group, including the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24.
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Justice Department requires UnitedHealth to divest facilities in Amedisys deal
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and state co-plaintiffs have filed a proposed settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group Incorporated to divest 164 home health and hospice locations as part of its $3.3 billion acquisition of...
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Maine apartment owner settles sexual harassment lawsuit with Justice Department
The owner, former property manager, and contractor of an apartment building in Lewiston have agreed to pay a total of $39,500 to resolve allegations that the former property manager and his contractor sexually harassed a female tenant.
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Justice Department proposes settlement with Greystar over rental market price coordination
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC.
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Justice Department seeks forfeiture over alleged Medicare fraud by two Florida firms
Federal authorities have initiated civil forfeiture proceedings in the Southern District of Florida targeting two companies accused of health care fraud.
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Justice Department launches largest victim compensation process for Backpage-related human trafficking
The Department of Justice has started the Backpage remission process to compensate individuals trafficked through the Backpage.com website.
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Justice Department backs ending Seattle police consent decree
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has announced its support for the City of Seattle's motion to terminate a longstanding consent decree involving the Seattle Police Department.
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