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Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche says he will consider President Trump’s views in prosecutions and won’t pledge complete independence from the White House, arguing the DOJ is part of the Executive branch, a stance that comes amid concerns about politicization and ongoing cases involving Comey and other figures.
New York Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to pledge DOJ independence from the White House and said he would consider President Trump's views on individual prosecutions, signaling that the former president could influence enforcement decisions.
A Democrat vows to investigate how and why Pirro’s office charged former Olympian David Hearn with destruction of property in the Reflecting Pool case before all facts were known, as new court documents cast doubt on the indictment and spur cross‑party scrutiny while Pirro reverses her stance.
The Justice Department asked New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill to hand over the identities, nationalities and addresses of about 6,600 noncitizens on the state's voter rolls after a DMV software error; the DOJ says it is investigating federal election law violations and has floated prosecutions for those who voted, while Sherrill's office says there is no evidence any noncitizen ballots changed an election. Separately, the DOJ seeks access to New Jersey's unredacted voter file in a separate lawsuit, and an independent review is underway into the DMV error, with Republicans pushing for further action.
Mona Charen argues that Trump’s so-called anti-lawfare settlement is a propaganda tool that inverts reality, portraying critics as the persecuted while framing legal actions against opponents as evidence of “lawfare” and government weaponization; the piece contends January 6 rioters were not victims, Trump’s pardons and legal maneuvers are politically motivated, and the fund serves to gaslight the public rather than administer justice.
The Justice Department is struggling to meet White House demands to prosecute noncitizen voters, with officials saying there is insufficient evidence even as Trump allies press for a broader crackdown on alleged fraud.
DOJ lawyer Ed Martin, a figure tied to Trump-aligned investigations, is reportedly being sidelined from pursuing political foes and will focus on the U.S. Pardon Attorney role; sources say his duties are narrowed after a feud with Deputy AG Todd Blanche, with potential departure from DOJ or a move to the White House.
At Davos, President Trump asserted that prosecutions related to his unfounded claim that the 2020 election was rigged are imminent, while criticizing NATO. The DOJ has sued Fulton County, Georgia for 2020 election documents, but it’s unclear what will be pursued or when, and Trump has a history of predicting investigations that do not materialize.
Donald Trump called for investigations and prosecutions of Democrats and celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah, and others, claiming they illegally received payments for endorsements, though fact-checkers found no evidence supporting these claims.
Donald Trump falsely accused Democrats of leaking an intelligence report about US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, calling for prosecutions, while officials defended the strikes' success and denied evidence of uranium removal. The article also covers various political and legal developments, including Senate rulings, vaccine panel decisions, and legislative challenges.
Investigations and prosecutions in swing states such as Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, and Wisconsin are gaining ground as charges have been brought against individuals who posed as electors for Donald Trump in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The cases focus on the deployment of fake electors and highlight divisions among Trump advisers, with some cases even bringing charges against Mr. Trump himself and his advisers.
Fujitsu has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the wrongful prosecutions of Post Office workers, acknowledging its role in providing the flawed Horizon IT system. The company expressed deep regret and promised to learn from the experience, as it faces ongoing scrutiny and legal action related to the scandal.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will determine whether the government can charge defendants involved in the Capitol attack under a federal law that makes it a crime to obstruct an official congressional proceeding. The ruling could impact the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and hundreds of others charged in connection with the January 6th assault. The decision may delay Trump's trial and potentially limit efforts to hold him accountable for the violence. It could also invalidate convictions already secured against rioters. Defense lawyers argue that the obstruction charge has been overused and improperly applied to the Capitol attack. The Supreme Court's ruling, expected in June, could have significant implications for the ongoing cases.
San Francisco has experienced a significant decrease in car break-ins following an aggressive crackdown on thefts, including the use of bait cars, plainclothes officers, and video surveillance. Between September and November, the city recorded 3,399 smash-and-grab reports, compared to 6,703 during the same period in 2022. The drop in crime has been attributed to targeted police efforts, vigorous prosecutions, and a hard-line messaging approach. City leaders and law enforcement officials hope that the decline in auto burglaries will continue.
The Attorney General's office in Michigan has officially ended its pursuit of criminal prosecutions related to the Flint water crisis, after seven years without any convictions. This decision comes after the Michigan Supreme Court rejected an attempt to revive charges against former Governor Rick Snyder. The prosecution team, led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, stated that the Flint water cases are now "closed." The Supreme Court's decisions were based on procedural flaws rather than the merits of the prosecution. A full report on the prosecutorial efforts will be released in 2024.