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Federal authorities are investigating Binance for potential violations of US sanctions against Iran. The probe follows recent Treasury actions targeting Iranian crypto infrastructure and a civil forfeiture claim involving funds laundered through the exchange.
The NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap with illicit sponsorships for Kawhi Leonard is now accompanied by a Department of Justice inquiry into Steve Ballmer and the team. While the SEC has already scrutinized related entities, Torres’ reporting suggests prosecutors could pursue a criminal conspiracy or securities-fraud case, potentially widening the legal jeopardy for Ballmer and the Clippers even as the sports dimension of the saga appears resolved.
A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice for a possible probe into his conduct handling a post-conviction case involving Dennis Johnson, disqualifying Krasner and an assistant DA, and describing “troubling” actions including pressure on staff to mislead the court; Krasner plans to appeal, and it’s unclear who will carry the Johnson case going forward, with some talk of routing it to the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
The Justice Department’s broad probe into Trump’s critics was jolted by the abrupt resignation of lead prosecutor Joe diGenova after a tense call with Attorney General Todd Blanche, centering on attempts to block headquarters’ lawyers and to secure a high-security SCIF in Fort Pierce. The inquiry has expanded to include Brennan and other figures tied to past investigations, with subpoenas and grand jury testimony underway; diGenova’s departure could slow momentum, though officials say the investigation may pick up again without him.
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ handling of endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, tied to alleged salary-cap circumvention; the inquiry, run by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, comes after the NBA handed down sanctions against the team—including five first-round picks, a $30 million fine, and suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and senior executives—while Leonard was fined and his former business manager banned from NBA activity.
A domestic violence call in Lathrop, California led to at least one police officer firing a weapon around 5:30 p.m. on Pamela Court and Chandra Way. Authorities have not disclosed whether anyone was hit, and a San Joaquin County coroner’s vehicle was at the scene. The California Department of Justice is handling the investigation, per standard procedure for officer-involved shootings, with the scene remaining active into the early hours as investigators secured and reviewed evidence.
After Guardian/AP reports suggesting RFK Jr lied about his 2019 Samoa trip during confirmation hearings, Sen. Ron Wyden urged a criminal referral to the DOJ and other Democrats called for his resignation. Legal experts note lying to Congress can be prosecutable, but enforcement would be complex and depend on the executive branch; the dispute centers on whether the trip was related to vaccines and Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance, with potential hearings or investigations shaping the political landscape if Democrats regain control.
Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost Florida’s 7th District GOP primary to Ryan Elijah amid House Ethics Committee and Department of Justice investigations into his finances and conduct; Mills denied wrongdoing and had Trump’s endorsement, but Elijah benefited from endorsements from Florida Republicans and outspent him. With about 80% of votes counted, Elijah led 46% to Mills’s 34%.
At a Madison funeral for Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man fatally shot by a city officer, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy as activists demand accountability. The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the shooting and four officers are on leave; the shooter was identified as Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, who was reportedly injured after Ruiz allegedly pulled a knife during an attempted arrest. The case followed days of protests and an encampment near the Capitol that was cleared, with an independent autopsy results expected.
In Madison, 38-year-old Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer after a struggle; four officers were involved and are on administrative leave, with one firing his weapon. The family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will conduct an outside investigation, as protesters call for accountability and body-worn cameras and broader police oversight.
A man in his 30s died after a confrontation with Madison police in the Marquette neighborhood, during which he allegedly produced a large knife; an officer was injured, a Taser failed to stop the encounter, and another officer fired, with the man later dying at a hospital. Four officers were on scene and placed on administrative leave as the DOJ investigates the incident.
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who produced a large fixed-blade knife during an attempted arrest in the Marquette neighborhood; the officer was injured by the knife, a Taser was deployed unsuccessfully, four officers were involved and placed on leave, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the inquiry as streets were closed and protests formed. The man was in his 30s, and authorities did not immediately release his name or race.
The Justice Department has opened a probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego over possible campaign-finance violations after records show campaign funds paying for personal luxuries, including Super Bowl tickets and Disney trips, prompted by a whistleblower complaint; the inquiry follows the Senate Ethics Committee rejecting a related complaint, and Gallego denies wrongdoing while noting the FEC allows childcare reimbursements.
Former President Donald Trump accused ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and BP of price gouging drivers, claiming wholesale oil costs have fallen and pump prices should be about $2.25 per gallon; he asked the DOJ to immediately investigate, while the oil industry group API disputed the characterization and officials noted that geopolitical events and supply dynamics influence gasoline prices.
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey dodged follow-up Pride Night questions during a media briefing, with broadcaster Mike Krukow suggesting legal considerations tied to DOJ and MLB review are the likely reason he limited discussion and steered back to baseball, while Posey acknowledged differing views and emphasized focusing on the team as the Pride Night controversy and federal probe continue.