United States Department of Justice

U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States, and is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Marshals Service (USMS), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The department is responsible for investigating instances of financial fraud, representing the United States government in legal matters, and running the federal prison system. The department is also responsible for reviewing the conduct of local law enforcement as directed by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

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DOJ can't defend Trump in rape defamation suit: judge A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a U.S. government request to drop Donald Trump as a defendant in a defamation lawsuit by a writer who said the president falsely denied raping her in a Manhattan.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:18Published 17 hours ago

OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to 3 Federal Charges Justice Department officials made the announcement on Wednesday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published 6 days ago

OxyContin maker to plead guilty in opioid probe Purdue Pharma agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges over the handling of its addictive prescription opioid OxyContin, in a deal that comes with a $8.4 billion settlement but stops short of.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:37Published 1 week ago

DOJ announces Purdue Pharma's plea deal in opioid probe Purdue Pharma LP agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges over the handling of its addictive prescription opioid OxyContin, in a deal with U.S. prosecutors that imposed significant penalties.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:10Published 1 week ago

U.S. sues Google, says breakup may be needed The U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday, accusing the $1 trillion company of illegally using its market power to fend off rivals and said nothing.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:25Published 1 week ago

DOJ calls out Russian hacking spree [NFA] The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it has indicted six Russian intelligence agency hackers for a four-year long hacking spree that included attacks against the 2018 PyeongChang Winter.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

Melania book author sued for breaking nondisclosure The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday accused Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, author of a tell-all book about first lady Melania Trump, of breaking their nondisclosure agreement and asked a court to set.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Return To Sender: Rookie USPS Mail Carrier Dumped Ballots Into New Jersey Dumpsters Nicholas Beauchene began working for the US Postal Service in July, 2020. No longer. The DOJ has charged him for dumping 1,875 pieces of mail, including ballots, in two dumpsters in North Arlington and.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

OxyContin maker nears guilty plea in opioid probe [NFA] Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin maker controlled by members of the wealthy Sackler family, is nearing an agreement to plead guilty to criminal charges as part of a broader deal to resolve U.S... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:24Published 3 weeks ago

US brings charges against British suspected IS terrorists Two British suspected terrorists are facing charges in the US over thebeheading of Western hostages. The US Justice Department announced the chargesagainst Alexanda Kotey, 36, and El Shafee Elsheikh,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 3 weeks ago

NYC, Seattle, Portland Designated as 'Anarchist Jurisdictions' by DOJ The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the designations on Monday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published on September 22, 2020

DOJ: Al Jazeera's Online Platform AJ+ Is 'Foreign Agent' Of Qatari Government The Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, was created to prevent foreign propaganda, from individuals or companies, from swaying the American public. Those working on behalf of a foreign government.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on September 16, 2020

DOJ says $175 million stolen in PPP fraud 57 people have been charged since May with trying to steal from the Paycheck Protection Program designed to help Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:41Published on September 10, 2020

DOJ moves to defend Trump in defamation lawsuit [NFA] U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday defended his office's intervention in a defamation lawsuit by a woman who accused President Donald Trump of raping her, when it moved the case to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published on September 9, 2020

DOJ to file Google lawsuit in weeks -sources The Justice Department, which has been conducting an antitrust investigation of Alphabet Inc's Google, plans to bring a lawsuit against Google as soon as this month, according to two sources familiar.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:40Published on September 4, 2020

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Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to shield Trump from defamation lawsuit Federal judge says Trump isn't an "employee of the government," and therefore is not protected by a law to protect federal employees from civil litigation. CBS News - Published 19 hours ago
Justice Department can't represent President Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge rules Justice Department effort to intervene was blocked in a defamation case against Trump by E. Jean Carroll after he denied her claim that he raped her. USATODAY.com - Published 21 hours ago
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OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges in $8 billion settlement Purdue Pharma, the company whose OxyContin painkiller that drove a nationwide opioid epidemic, has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges as part of a settlement with the government that.. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Google Google is vowing to fight the Justice Department in court after prosecutors accused the company of locking out competition with an illegal monopoly. Jeff Pegues has more on the case. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Watergate Led to Reforms. Now, Would-Be Reformers Believe, So Will Trump. Among the possibilities are proposals developed by a Justice Department official from the Bush administration and a White House counsel under President Barack Obama. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago

Google Justice Department antitrust lawsuit explained: This is what it means for you Does Google's dominance in search harm you? Everything you need to know about how the Justice Department's antitrust suit filed Thursday affects you. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
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DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging it maintains a search monopoly The Department of Justice filed suit against Google for allegedly violating antitrust regulations. The DOJ alleges that Google, which is a division of Alphabet, paid billions of dollars to Apple and.. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Department of Justice to sue Google for antitrust violation Department of Justice expected to allege that search giant paid billions to Apple and others to maintain its dominance. CBS News - Published 1 week ago

DOJ charges Russian military officers in hacking and malware attacks Federal prosecutors have charged six Russian military officers with cyberattacks on targets around the world designed to, in part, interfere with international elections. Jeff Pegues has more details. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Six Russian intelligence operatives charged in global hacking operation; same group linked to 2016 election "No country has weaponized its cyber capabilities as maliciously and irresponsibly as Russia," said a U.S. DOJ representative. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
'Riding a tiger': William Barr's politically charged tenure puts DOJ on ballot with Trump AG William Barr's politically-charged tenure puts DOJ on ballot with Trump USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago	China Threatens to Detain Americans if U.S. Prosecutes Chinese Scholars American officials said China had insisted that the Justice Department not proceed with cases against the arrested scholars, who are in the Chinese military and face charges of visa fraud. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Portland and Oakland sue over use of federal agents at protests The suit alleges that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department are overstepping constitutional limits in their use of federal law enforcement officers to tamp down on.. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago	Justice Department official Bruce Ohr resigns from department "Mr. Ohr retired after his counsel was informed that a final decision on a disciplinary review being conducted by Department senior career officials was imminent," a DOJ spokesperson said. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Bruce Ohr leaves DOJ after being rebuked for contact with Steele during Russia investigation Ex-associate deputy attorney general Bruce Ohr, who'd been in touch with British informant Steele, retired before the final decision of a disciplinary review. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago	Pilgrim’s Pride to Pay $110 Million to Settle Charges of Fixing Chicken Prices The Justice Department said the company helped fix the price of chicken and passed the cost to consumers. NYTimes.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Justice Department sues Stephanie Winston Wolkoff over Melania Trump tell-all book The Justice Department is suing Stephanie Winston Wolkoff for breach of contract for publishing her tell-all White House memoir, "Melania and Me." USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago	Department of Justice makes changes to longstanding policy on election interference, report says ProPublica reports the Department of Justice sent an email that said federal investigators can publicly look into suspected election fraud before the polls close. It specifically mentioned postal.. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Justice Department sues Yale, alleging race-based discrimination The lawsuit alleges Yale "discriminates based on race and national origin in its undergraduate admissions process, and that race is the determinative factor in hundreds of admissions decisions each.. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago	GOP fundraiser Broidy charged in scheme to lobby DOJ and Trump admin Broidy was charged in federal district court in Washington. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
US charges British IS members for hostage deaths The Justice Department unsealed charges against two Islamic State militants from Britain, accusing them of carrying out a gruesome campaign of torture, beheadings and other acts of violence against.. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	U.S. announces charges against two ISIS members The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against two British nationals who joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), for their role in the torture and brutal killings of Western.. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
Government Lawsuit Over John Bolton’s Memoir May Proceed, Judge Rules The Justice Department is seeking to seize a $2 million advance because President Trump’s former top aide published the book, which criticizes Mr. Trump, without written permission. NYTimes.com - Published on October 1, 2020	1,600 former Justice Department lawyers accuse Barr of using DOJ to help Trump in election In an open letter, former Justice Department attorneys expressed concerns Thursday that Attorney General William Barr is using the power of the agency to help Trump win reelection. USATODAY.com - Published on October 1, 2020
Brennan Rebuffed Requests to Lower Confidence in Key Russia Finding The revelation that the former C.I.A. director sided with two analysts over senior officers, contained in his new book, has been a focus of the Justice Department review of the Russia inquiry. NYTimes.com - Published on October 1, 2020	DOJ announces largest healthcare fraud takedown Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt announces cases that charge more than 300 individuals with health care fraud schemes involving more than six billion dollars in alleged health care fraud.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 30, 2020
Michael Flynn's attorney asked Trump to hold off on pardon Judge Emmet Sullivan is reviewing the Justice Department's move to dismiss charges against President Trump's former national security adviser. CBS News - Published on September 29, 2020	Murders Are Rising. Blaming a Party Doesn’t Add Up. The data reveals a different picture than the party-driven explanation President Trump and the Department of Justice have offered. NYTimes.com - Published on September 28, 2020
Barr has brought the D.O.J. closer to the White House than it has been in a half-century, historians say. NYTimes.com - Published on September 26, 2020	Justice Dept. Aids Trump’s False Narrative on Voting In a series of unusual moves, the Justice Department has helped stoke skepticism about mail-in voting. NYTimes.com - Published on September 25, 2020
Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in U.S. The Trump administration claims the Chinese-owned messaging service is a threat to national security. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2020	D.O.J. discloses investigation into discarded Pennsylvania ballots, prompting fears of politicization. NYTimes.com - Published on September 25, 2020
Current state of technology and social media in the U.S. Facebook announced the removal of hundreds of Russian-linked accounts, pages and groups. The Justice Department is trying to force big tech to take responsibility for content on their platforms, while.. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2020	DOJ moves to make it easier to sue social media companies It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits. CBS News - Published on September 24, 2020
Operation targeting Darknet drug traffickers nets dozes of arrest worldwide, officials say The Justice Department said more than $6.5 million in cash and virtual currencies, as well as 500 kilograms of drugs, have been seized. USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020	Wisconsin DOJ hires former Madison police chief to review Jacob Blake shooting investigation Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced retired Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will analyze the DOJ investigation for the Kenosha DA. USATODAY.com - Published on September 22, 2020
DOJ names New York City, Portland, Seattle 'anarchist jurisdictions' that could lose federal funding President Donald Trump executive order threatened to withhold federal funding from cities where the administration said local officials have cut funding for police departments, refused offers for help.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 21, 2020	DOJ says 3 cities could lose federal aid for allowing "anarchy" New York City, Portland and Seattle were labeled "anarchist jurisdictions" by the Justice Department. CBS News - Published on September 21, 2020
Justice Department seeking to charge protesters with sedition The federal sedition law is used rarely but is aimed at charging individuals with overthrowing the government. CBS News - Published on September 18, 2020	Trump's unrestrained full partner? Attorney General William Barr echoes president in slamming DOJ Attorney General William Barr launched an extraordinary rebuke of lawyers under his command that drew parallels to Trump's recriminations against the DOJ. USATODAY.com - Published on September 17, 2020
Attorney General Barr urges federal charges against violent protesters Attorney General William Barr is calling on U.S. attorneys nationwide to seek federal charges against violent demonstrators. He even suggested invoking the rarely-used sedition law, which can punish.. CBS News - Published on September 17, 2020	Attorney General William Barr brings up slavery when referring to quarantining during the pandemic The attorney general made several shocking statements at a Constitution Day event sponsored by Hillsdale College. Catherine Herridge reports from the Department of Justice. CBS News - Published on September 17, 2020
Barr assails DOJ prosecutors, says some are "headhunters" In a rare rebuke by an attorney general of his department's own prosecutors, Barr said they sometimes fixate too much on prominent targets and on "ill-conceived" political probes. CBS News - Published on September 17, 2020	Barr Defends Right to Intrude in Cases as He Sees Fit The attorney general’s remarks scanned as a rebuke of career Justice Department lawyers who have questioned his level of involvement. NYTimes.com - Published on September 17, 2020
US accuses 5 in China of global hacking campaign The Justice Department has charged five Chinese citizens with hacks targeting more than 100 companies and institutions in the United States and elsewhere, including social media and video game.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 16, 2020	China-Backed Hackers Broke Into 100 Firms and Agencies, U.S. Says In indictments against five Chinese nationals, the Justice Department described sophisticated attacks to hijack networks and extort universities, businesses and nonprofits. NYTimes.com - Published on September 16, 2020
5 Chinese citizens at large, 2 Malaysian suspects arrested in global hacking campaign targeting gaming The Justice Department unsealed charges Wednesday against five Chinese citizens and two Malaysian nationals in a global hacking campaign, allegedly part of APT-41, that targeted more than 100 entities,.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 16, 2020	Texas woman fraudulently submitted Paycheck Protection Program loan applications for nearly $2M, DOJ says Lola Shalewa Barbara Kasali allegedly received more than $1.9 million in PPP loans and transferred the money into four additional bank accounts. USATODAY.com - Published on September 16, 2020

United States Department of Justice

U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement

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