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world6 days ago•18 min saved

U.S. indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, deepening Cuba tensions

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, accusing him of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and murder in the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes, adding six defendants to a case dating back to 2003. Prosecutors say Castro approved deadly force and a retaliatory operation against the exile group. Cuba’s leader Díaz-Canel denounced the indictment as a political maneuver and cited U.S. sanctions and self-defense arguments, while analysts warn the move could strain U.S.-Cuba relations and potentially set the stage for further pressure or action.

via CNN|

#brothers-to-the-rescue #cub-an-regime #doj-indictment

world10 days ago•181 min saved

US DOJ Eyes Indictment of Raul Castro in 1996 Plane Shoot-Down Case

U.S. prosecutors in Florida are pursuing criminal charges against Raul Castro, with a grand jury potentially indicting him as soon as next week; the investigation has examined the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue planes amid escalating U.S.–Cuba tensions, though officials cautioned there is no public information yet about an indictment.

via CNN|

#brothers-to-the-rescue #doj-indictment #mig-shoot-down

business19 days ago•5 min saved

Elite Lawyers Accused of Million-Dollar Insider Trading, Speaking in Code

A decade-long insider-trading scheme allegedly run by elite corporate lawyers used code words like 'rabbi' and 'coffee' to discuss confidential merger information harvested from firms such as Wachtell Lipton, Latham & Watkins, and Goodwin Procter, enabling trades on deals including Anadarko-Occidental and Tim Hortons-Burger King. The operation spanned 2014–2024 with about 30 defendants across two indictments, numerous arrests, some fugitives, and sophisticated concealment via burner phones, offshore accounts and shell entities.

via New York Post|

#business #coded-language #doj-indictment

world26 days ago•4 min saved

DOJ indicts Sinaloa governor and officials in cartel-linked drug trafficking case

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a 34-page indictment charging the governor of Sinaloa and nine other current or former Mexican officials with helping the Sinaloa cartel import fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States in exchange for bribes and influence. Prosecutors say the governor, along with other officials, aided cartel operations, including manipulating elections and placing cartel-friendly officials in power; one former police commander is accused of kidnapping and killing enemies, including a DEA source and a 13-year-old victim. Defendants face decades to life in prison if convicted. The Sinaloa cartel leadership, including the Chapitos and other founders, are also referenced as background context in ongoing U.S. prosecutions.

via Courthouse News|

#corruption #doj-indictment #drug-trafficking

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

Comey indicted again over seashell post deemed a threat to Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the DOJ on two felony counts of threatening the president’s life over a year-old social-media post featuring seashells that spelled “8647.” The DOJ says the post constitutes a death threat against President Trump and has issued an arrest warrant; Comey says he didn’t know that “86” could be read as violent and removed the post. The case tests the Supreme Court’s 2023 standard that a defendant must knowingly understand their statement could be read as a threat, otherwise it’s protected by the First Amendment. This is the second time the Trump-era DOJ has pursued charges against Comey after a prior indictment for lying to Congress was dismissed on procedural grounds. The five-year statute of limitations may limit related actions, and the outcome could influence other cases against political opponents.

via PBS|

#8647 #comey #doj-indictment

law1 month ago•12 min saved

SPLC Indictment Under Fire for Vague Charges and Legal Gaps

The piece argues that the DOJ’s 11-count indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center is frail, with a weak theory that donors were misled about supporting hate groups, lacking specific misrepresentations, and failing to meet the standards required to prove fraud beyond a reasonable doubt. It critiques the wire and bank fraud counts as poorly developed, notes ambiguities around “fictitious” companies and the use of “false and misleading” statements, and compares the case to other indictments to highlight its gaps. The author calls for a Bill of Particulars and warns the government may face serious legal and tactical challenges, suggesting the indictment may not withstand scrutiny or succeed on appeal.

via Just Security|

#bank-fraud #doj-indictment #law

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

SPLC Donors Rally Behind Group as DOJ Indictment Accuses It of Paying Informants

Dozens of SPLC donors tell The Intercept they support the group and view the DOJ indictment accusing it of funding and routing payments to informants as misguided, arguing that using donor money to infiltrate hate groups is essential to its Hatewatch work, with several donors even increasing contributions despite the charges.

via The Intercept|

#doj-indictment #extremism #hate-groups

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

DOJ Alleges SPLC Funded White-Supremacist Groups in 11-Count Fraud Indictment

The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts—wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering—alleging it secretly funded eight individuals tied to white-supremacist groups with at least $3 million between 2014 and 2023, contradicting its mission to combat extremism; the SPLC denies the charges and says it will vigorously defend itself.

via CNBC|

#crime #doj-indictment #extremist-funding

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Super Micro Stock Tumbles as Co-Founder Charged in China-Export Case

Barron’s reports that Super Micro Computer and two others were charged by the DOJ with diverting U.S.-assembled servers to China in violation of export-control laws, sending SMCI shares down about a third to around $21. Analysts warn of potential loss of customer trust and billions in AI-server revenue, with possible Nvidia supply implications. Super Micro says it is cooperating with investigators and has placed two employees on leave and fired a contractor; the case adds to a history of governance and accounting concerns for the company.

via Barron's|

#ai-servers #business #doj-indictment

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Point-Shaving Allegations Hit College Hoops as DePaul-Georgetown Fix Uncovered

A federal indictment details a point-shaving scheme in a DePaul–Georgetown NCAA game in February 2024, where DePaul players underperformed in the first half to cover a 2.5-point spread and fixers wagered about $27,000; the case is part of a broader wave of sports-betting corruption prompting NCAA enforcement actions and other charges against players and programs.

via GoLocalProv|

#college-basketball #depaul-georgetown #doj-indictment

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Justice Department Considering Indictment of James Comey for Lying to Congress

The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to indict former FBI Director James Comey, possibly for lying to Congress about leaking information, amid broader political tensions and recent changes in federal prosecutors, though the investigation has faced challenges and no final decision has been made yet.

via Democracy Docket|

#doj-indictment #james-comey #perjury

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Post-Indictment Actions and Events.

CNN interviewed Trump supporters outside a convention to hear their thoughts on the recent DOJ indictment. The supporters had varying opinions, with some believing the indictment was politically motivated and others trusting in Trump's innocence.

via CNN|

#cnn #convention #doj-indictment