All articles tagged with #prosecution
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles say Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s guilty plea for secretly acting as a Chinese agent signals a broader pattern of Beijing influence operations aimed at placing loyalists in U.S. politics, with related cases and investigations illustrating a long-term strategy to shape policy and suppress dissidents.
Stefon Diggs was acquitted after prosecutors failed to vet the alleged victim and prepare her for cross-examination, exposing credibility issues and gaps in the case; the defense highlighted inconsistencies and lack of injuries, and the closing argument did not salvage the prosecution. The trial was slow and tedious for jurors, and the episode offers a cautionary lesson for professional athletes to scrutinize who surrounds them in their inner circle.
Vice President J.D. Vance says the federal government doesn’t prosecute fraud under $1.5 million annually and announces a new DOJ-backed task force to pursue all fraud and hold higher‑level offenders accountable, while commenting on alleged schemes in Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community.
A Georgia woman has been charged with murder in connection with a case involving medication abortion, with prosecutors pursuing a homicide charge as investigations continue.
A Minnesota prosecutor has launched an inquiry into the actions of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, connected to an incident at a local convenience store on January 21, 2026, with details still emerging.
The Justice Department urged a federal judge to reject James Comey's attempt to dismiss his case, arguing that President Trump's social media posts do not prove political retaliation and that Comey's charges of lying to Congress should proceed, amidst ongoing legal disputes over the case's motives and procedures.
Federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject James Comey's claim of being 'vindictively' prosecuted, defending President Trump's social media calls for Comey's prosecution and emphasizing the societal importance of the case, which involves charges of false statements and obstruction related to Comey's congressional testimony.
James Comey is seeking to dismiss a criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress, arguing that the case is an illegal and vindictive prosecution driven by political motives, and challenging the authority of the prosecutor. He claims the case is based on biased reporting and selective prosecution, and his lawyers are requesting permission to gather further evidence to support dismissing the case.
The article discusses the high legal costs faced by individuals prosecuted under Trump's Justice Department, highlighting cases like Jim Comey and Adam Schiff, and emphasizing the financial and emotional toll of high-profile legal battles, even for those who are acquitted.
The article discusses the legal challenges and procedural disputes in the prosecution of Jim Comey, highlighting issues with discovery deadlines, the potential for prosecutorial misconduct, and the broader implications of the case, including efforts to reveal exculpatory evidence and the political context surrounding the investigation.
The article discusses Donald Trump's recent indictments of Jim Comey and others, highlighting the political motivations, the fast-paced EDVA 'rocket docket' trial process, and internal prosecutorial challenges, all set against the backdrop of Trump's growing impatience and the potential for the case to backfire by exposing his corruption.
President Donald Trump is angry with Attorney General Pam Bondi over a past incident involving her diamond ring causing him to bleed, and also because he believes she is slow in prosecuting James Comey. Trump accidentally shared a public message on Truth Social urging her to act, which upset Bondi, but he later praised her efforts.
The UK case against two men accused of spying for China collapsed because the government refused to label China a threat to national security, preventing prosecutors from proceeding with the case, amid political controversy and concerns over diplomatic relations.
A UK espionage case against two men accused of spying for China was dropped because authorities could not prove China was a national security threat at the time, highlighting issues with how threats are classified and the evidential thresholds for prosecution.
Donald Trump publicly demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi prosecute his political opponents through posts on Truth Social, following the removal of a U.S. attorney in Virginia who refused to pursue charges against political figures like Letitia James and James Comey.