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Defense Attorneys Representing Capitol Riot Defendants Are Receiving Threats
Friday, July 23, 2021
The lawyers have been busy with court hearings, filings and talks with prosecutors. Some have had to deal with nasty emails, late-night phone calls and even death threats.
Capitol Rioter Who Walked On Senate Floor On Jan. 6 Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison
Monday, July 19, 2021
A U.S. District Court judge says he wanted to send a message with his sentencing of Paul Hodgkins. It is the first resolution of a felony case stemming from the insurrection.
Two Men Arrested In Attempt To Bomb California State Democratic Headquarters
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Two California men, angry over former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, have been indicted on charges they plotted to firebomb the Democratic Party's headquarters in Sacramento.
2 California Men Have Been Charged With Plotting To Bomb A Democratic Party Building
Friday, July 16, 2021
Ian Rogers and Jarrod Copeland are facing several federal charges. Prosecutors say that at one point, Rogers told Copeland: "I want to blow up a democrat building bad."
4 Iranian Nationals Charged For Alleged Plot To Kidnap Iranian-American Journalist
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
The Justice Department has charged four Iranian nationals for allegedly plotting to kidnap an Iranian-American journalist living in Brooklyn, N.Y.
What The Jan. 6 Probe Looks Like 6 Months After The Insurrection
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
It's been six months since a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Investigators have arrested more than 500 people so far, and the probe is still underway.
Where The Investigation Stands Into The Jan. 6 Insurrection
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
It was six months ago that a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. That deadly event stunned the nation, led to Donald Trump's second impeachment and spurred a massive federal probe.
Another Alleged Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty To Jan. 6 Conspiracy
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Mark Grods pleaded guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding. The 54-year-old Alabama man has also agreed to cooperate with investigators.
New Legal Battle Over Voting Rights Begins In Georgia
Saturday, June 26, 2021
The Department of Justice is suing Georgia over voting restrictions the state recently passed.
The DOJ Is Suing Georgia Over Restrictive New Voting Law
Friday, June 25, 2021
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state's restrictive new voting law. The suit alleges its purpose, restricting ballot access for Black voters, is in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
N.Y. State Court Suspends Giuliani From Practicing Law Over 2020 Vote Fraud Claims
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The court's decision states that Rudy Giuliani's conduct as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump during the election and in the aftermath "threatens the public interest."
Prosecutors Get Their 1st Guilty Plea In The Jan. 6 Oath Keepers Conspiracy Case
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The conspiracy case involving the Oath Keepers extremist group is one of the most closely watched of those related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden's Attorney General Explains Controversial Decisions Related To Trump
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to operate free of political influence. That has meant staking out legal positions that Biden administration political allies sometimes don't like.
Trump Justice Department Subpoenaed Apple For Info On Former White House Counsel
Sunday, June 13, 2021
The secret DOJ subpoena sought account information for Don McGahn as well as his wife. It is unclear what the department was investigating or whether prosecutors obtained any account information.
DOJ Subpoenaed Apple For Data On Trump White House Lawyer
Sunday, June 13, 2021
The Justice Department secretly subpoenaed Apple in 2018 for account information of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn as well as his wife.
Merrick Garland Promises A Plan To Protect Voting Access
Friday, June 11, 2021
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced what the federal government can do to safeguard access to voting. This comes as Republicans seek legislation to control how elections are conducted.
Trump's DOJ Investigated Democrats On House Intelligence Committee, Source Says
Friday, June 11, 2021
The Trump Justice Department subpoenaed Apple in 2018 to obtain metadata of at least two Democratic members of the House intelligence panel — as well as their current and former staff and family.
The Justice Department Watchdog Will Review A Trump-Era Probe Of Democratic Lawmakers
Friday, June 11, 2021
The Trump Justice Department sought metadata from Apple to investigate members of the House Intelligence Committee, a source tells NPR. Democratic leaders want former attorneys general to testify.
Global Sting, Lead By The FBI, Targets Transnational Criminal Groups
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
International law enforcement organizations snared alleged criminals around the world after duping them into using phones loaded with an encrypted messaging app controlled by the FBI.
How Feds Nabbed Hundreds Of Transnational Criminals With 1 Trap
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Federal law enforcement agents with partners in several countries have been secretly monitoring global crime networks using an app. A trap was sprung leading to the arrest of hundreds of criminals.