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Former Florida federal prosecutor Carmen Lineberger was charged with stealing a copy of special counsel Jack Smith’s sealed report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents, allegedly emailing the document to her personal email disguised as a Bundt cake recipe.
A judge ruled that fired Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey’s lawsuit belongs in federal court, determining the case should proceed under federal jurisdiction rather than in state court and potentially altering its timeline.
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division has ordered all U.S. attorney’s offices to designate a local prosecutor to serve with the Washington-based Fraud Division, in a bid to coordinate a nationwide anti-fraud effort. Starting July 1, the assigned AUSAs should not take on new cases without fraud-division approval, as DOJ looks to boost staffing and effectiveness—potentially using temporary local prosecutors and cross-agency referrals to tackle fraud in areas like public benefits and health care.
A federal prosecutor conceded there is no criminal evidence in the Fed-related inquiry, signaling the probe is unlikely to yield charges, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed reporters at a press conference.
The U.S. Justice Department has accused a federal judge of abusing power by improperly challenging a prosecutor's authority, highlighting tension between the judiciary and federal prosecutors.
Serbia's prosecutor has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of office and document falsification related to a Kushner-linked real estate project involving the redevelopment of a cultural heritage site in Belgrade, amidst political controversy and opposition.
New York Attorney General Letitia James's legal team challenges the appointment and conduct of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan, accusing her of improper communication with a journalist and planning to seek dismissal of her bank fraud indictment, amid broader disputes over her appointment and conduct in the case.
Some Trump officials are criticizing prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was hand-picked by Trump, predicting she will face legal trouble and become a primary target for subpoenas if Democrats regain control of Congress or the DOJ.
Journalist Anna Bower details her unusual two-day text exchange with U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, who reached out to criticize her reporting on ongoing cases involving political figures, raising questions about DOJ communication policies and prosecutorial conduct.
The article discusses how Donald Trump is targeting Letitia James as part of his revenge strategy, highlighting concerns about the broad and vague nature of federal laws that could allow prosecutors to pursue almost anyone, reflecting on historical fears of government overreach.
A senior national security prosecutor in Virginia was fired allegedly due to social media posts linking him to political figures and conspiracy theories, raising concerns about politicization within the Department of Justice, especially given his role in high-profile cases related to the Capitol riot and terrorism.
Lindsey Halligan, a White House adviser with no prosecutorial experience, was appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia amid President Trump's push for indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, reflecting increasing political pressure and urgency in these high-profile investigations.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticizes President Trump for allegedly politicizing the justice system, accusing him of wanting to act as a prosecutor in various districts and undermining established legal processes, amid ongoing investigations and personnel changes within the Justice Department.
Virginia U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert resigned amid criticism related to the investigation of Letitia James, after declining to seek charges due to lack of evidence.
A Rhode Island prosecutor, Devon Flanagan, was placed on unpaid leave after being recorded on police body camera warning an officer she would regret arresting her during a trespassing incident outside a restaurant. The incident, which involved her refusing to leave and repeatedly asserting her position as an attorney general, led to her arrest and subsequent disciplinary action by the attorney general's office, emphasizing high professional standards.