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A Maryland man pleaded guilty yesterday to accepting cash bribes in exchange for helping acquaintances and their businesses procure and continue work on subcontracts with the IRS.
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OIP hosts workshop on FOIA backlog reduction best practices
On July 31, 2024, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) hosted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Best Practices Workshop for agency FOIA professionals focused on creating and implementing backlog reduction plans. A summary of the best practices discussed is now available on OIP’s Best Practices Workshop Series page.
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Former Michigan police officer sentenced for civil rights violation
A former Warren, Michigan, police officer was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison for using excessive force against an arrestee while fingerprinting and photographing him at a local detention facility.
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Justice Department marks quarter-century milestone for Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
The mission of the Justice Department is to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe, and protect civil rights. For 25 years, the Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO) has assisted department attorneys in carrying out this mission with high standards of professionalism.
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Israeli freight forwarder pleads guilty over illegal exports benefiting sanctioned Russian airlines
Gal Haimovich, 49, of Israel, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit export control and smuggling violations for his role in a scheme to illegally ship aircraft parts and avionics from U.S. manufacturers and suppliers to Russia, including for the benefit of sanctioned Russian airline companies. As part of his plea agreement, Haimovich admitted that his scheme involved deceiving U.S. companies about the true destination of the goods at issue and that he and others attempted to conceal the scheme by submitting false information in export documents filed with the U.S....
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North Carolina auto parts seller fined $10M over emissions defeat device scheme
North Carolina automotive parts manufacturer and seller, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. (Rudy’s), and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, have agreed to pay a total of $10 million in criminal fines and civil penalties for manufacturing, selling, and installing devices known as “defeat devices” used to remove or disable required emissions controls in motor vehicles.
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Justice Department sues Maine over alleged ADA violations involving children's care
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maine, alleging that the state has unnecessarily segregated children with behavioral health disabilities in hospitals, residential facilities, and a state-operated juvenile detention facility. This action is claimed to be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
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Justice Department announces charges against leaders of transnational terrorist group
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks today announcing charges against leaders of a transnational terrorist group. Clarke was joined by Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, U.S. Attorney Philip Talbert for the Eastern District of California, and FBI Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism Timothy Stone.
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Colombian national extradited to US on charges related to kidnapping US soldiers
A Colombian national was extradited to the United States on Friday to face charges related to kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Justice Department issues new guidelines on maintaining accurate voter registration lists
The Justice Department announced today the publication of new guidance addressing limits on when and how jurisdictions may remove voters from their voter lists. The guidance document reflects the department’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote free of discrimination or voter intimidation.
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Justice Department begins second fund distribution compensating fraud scheme victims facilitated by Western Union
The Justice Department announced today the commencement of the second distribution of approximately $18.5 million in forfeited funds from Western Union to around 3,000 victims in the United States and abroad. These victims are set to recover the full amount of their losses.
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Charges announced against leaders of transnational terrorist group
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen announced charges against leaders of the transnational terrorist group Terrorgram in a press conference held on September 9, 2024. Olsen, who serves as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, detailed the allegations and the collaborative efforts of various federal agencies in addressing these threats.
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Justice Department reviews progress in reducing violent crime at steering committee meeting
The Justice Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Steering Committee convened last week to evaluate efforts, challenges, and successes in reducing violent crime. The committee is chaired by Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (PADAG) Marshall Miller and includes leadership and representatives from various divisions within the Department.
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Four Delaware men charged with international sextortion scheme targeting thousands
Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 5, four Delaware men were arrested or self-surrendered on federal charges related to an alleged international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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Leaders charged with multiple felonies related to terrorism activities
The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho—leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group—were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. Humber and Allison were arrested on Friday by law enforcement officials.
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DOJ Eastern District of New York announces Linda Sun indictment
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Eastern District of New York announced that Linda Sun has been indicted in a Brooklyn federal court. Sun is being charged with violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy.
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Justice Department addresses unlawful machinegun conversion devices with industry and academia
The Justice Department hosted a convening with the additive manufacturing industry, members of academia, and law enforcement partners to address the production of unlawful machinegun conversion devices. These devices convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machineguns.
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Pharmacists convicted in $13M Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted four pharmacy owners yesterday for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
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Justice Department to monitor Rhode Island primary for voting rights compliance
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for the September 10 primary election.
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Nevada man convicted for $11M COVID-19 relief fund fraud
A federal jury convicted a Nevada man today for defrauding three banks of more than $11.2 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds intended to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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