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Carrie Johnson

National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

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When The Jury Becomes The Story

Thursday, May 31, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

At the trial of John Edwards on Thursday, attention turned to the actual jury and its verdict. It was a switch from earlier days, when alternates dubbed the "giggle gang" stole the show. Their actions were relatively benign, but there is precedent for shenanigans in the jury pool at U.S. trials.

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Study: 1 In 10 American Inmates Have Experienced Sexual Violence

Friday, May 18, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

The Justice Department study found the abuse disproportionately hits gay and bisexual inmates.

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Without Parole, Juveniles Face Bleak Life In Prison

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

For the first time, researchers have surveyed more than 1,600 young people serving life without the possibility of parole. The study found that many came from homes of violence and abuse. And for many young offenders, educational programs in jail are out of reach.

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As Gangs Move To New York Suburbs, So Does Crime

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

The sheer number of law enforcement officers makes it hard for big gangs to meet openly in New York City the way they did back in the 1980s, so many gang members who have left state prison have migrated north. Authorities say they brought shootings and stabbings with them.

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GOP Seeks Big Changes In Federal Prison Sentences

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

Federal sentencing punishments are supposed to be predictable. But Republicans in Congress argue that sentences are not consistent, and they're calling for tough new mandatory prison terms. Others say Congress shouldn't take away the discretion that judges have to evaluate each defendant.

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Privacy Lawyers Process Megaupload Copyright Case

Saturday, January 21, 2012

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

The Justice Department's massive copyright case against the file-sharing website got lawyers talking about the scope of a criminal investigation that spanned eight countries and the hard-nosed tactics that the government deployed.

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States Fail In Fight Against Sex Trafficking

Thursday, December 01, 2011

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

A new report finds that too many states inadvertently provide safe havens when it comes to sex trafficking — even when children bear the consequences. The study graded states on how well they protect children who are pushed into the sex trade and punish adults who use those services. More than half of states got grades of D or F.

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As It Turns 10, Patriot Act Remains Controversial

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

By Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

President George W. Bush signed the act into law 10 years ago. But in the years since, civil liberties groups have raised concerns about whether the Patriot Act goes too far by scooping up too much data and violating people's rights to privacy.

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Justice Dept. To Probe If News Corp. Hacked Sept. 11 Families

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

By Krishnadev Calamur / Carrie Johnson : National Security Correspondent for the Washington Post

Attorney General Eric Holder told relatives of people who died in the Sept. 11 attacks that a preliminary criminal investigation into the allegations had been opened. But even if the hacking took place on U.S. soil, investigators could run into trouble with the statute of limitations.

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Fury at ATF Over Mexican Gun Sting

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Hearings this week are investigating a Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms program to sell guns to individuals buying on behalf of Mexican drug cartels. NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson discusses how the "Fast and Furious" sting operation went awry.

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Domestic Arrest Reveals Terror Networks' Global Reach

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

David Coleman Headley, a 49-year-old Chicago man, was arrested two months ago in connection with a terrorist plot against the Danish newspaper Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten. The Copenhagen paper published cartoons of the prophet Muhammed back in 2005, angering Muslims around the world. Yesterday, it was revealed that Headley's terror connections go much deeper; he now faces charges for his involvement in the 2008 massacre in Mumbai that left over 150 people dead.

According to police, Headley was born Daood Gilani and changed his name to more easily cross international borders and, allegedly, serve as an advance scout for the terrorist network Lashkar-e-Taibi. These charges make Headley not just an impressive and well-timed arrest for the Justice Department but, perhaps more importantly, a stark reminder of the wide reach of terrorist networks. 

We are joined from Baghdad by Jane Arraf, correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor. We also speak with the Washington Post's national security correspondent, Carrie Johnson, and Art Keller, a former case officer for the CIA who served in Pakistan in 2006. 

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New Information on Attorney Firings

Monday, August 24, 2009

Washington Post reporter Carrie Johnson discusses the findings of a recent investigation into the US attorney firings under the Bush administration.

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Interagency Conflict

Friday, May 23, 2008

The report from the Justice Department's inspector general reveals a conflict between governmental agencies on the issue of handling detainees. Washington Post reporter Carrie Johnson explains the internal strife.

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