In May, the department concluded the company was in violation of an agreement to avoid criminal charges. This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) received a letter from…
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Justice Department Authorizes Distributions to Victims of Crypto Mismanagement
Binance violated the Bank Secrecy Act. The Department of Justice (DOJ) authorized an additional $940 million to be distributed to victims of financial mismanagement caused by the cryptocurrency…
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President’s Son Convicted in Trial Over Gun Purchase
The jury found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges. President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, was found guilty of 3 felony counts related to his purchase of a…
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Attorney General Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
The committee chair states, “There is now a double standard in our justice system.“ Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the House Judiciary Committee this week. He denied…
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HHS Postpones Menthol Cigarette Ban
Public health advocates question the delay and civil rights groups are concerned with minority health. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently moved back the implementation…
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DOJ Updates Rules for Investigators Access to Journalists’ Records
The Justice Department seeks to ensure federal investigations follow the rules. The Justice Department has updated rules that prohibit department personnel from seeking journalists’ records. Prosecutors may only…
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Treasury Proposes System to Address Money Laundering in Real Estate
The department would track and flag suspicious home purchases. The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a new system that real estate agents can use to flag suspicious real estate…
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DOJ Settles Opioid User Discrimination Case with PA Court System
Addicts approved for anti-addiction treatment were not given their prescriptions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) secured an agreement with the Judicial System of Pennsylvania requiring state courts to…
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Attorney General Opens Investigation into Stabbing of Child
A 6-year-old Muslim boy was killed in Chicago last weekend. Attorney General Merrick Garland opened a hate crime investigation into the murder of a 6-year-old Muslim boy on…
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USPS Addressing Increase in Mail Theft
Installing more mailboxes and strengthening authentication processes. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said the agency is taking measures to address the rise in crimes committed against mail carriers. Mail…
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