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Authorities in Ohio removed 16 siblings from a squalid home, straining county child-welfare resources; officials are seeking state assistance to care for the children while prosecutors pursue charges against their parents.
Mexico plans to file criminal complaints with U.S. prosecutors to investigate the deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE custody, escalating diplomatic pressure and aligning with international calls for independent inquiries amid ongoing ICE-related fatalities.
German federal prosecutors charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian national (Serhii K/Kuznietsov) with coordinating the 2022 Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions, allegedly using the sailing yacht Andromeda to place explosives; he was arrested in Italy in 2025 and extradited to Germany. Ukraine denies involvement, and Zelensky said it is too early to comment on the charges.
A Montana judge held prosecutors in contempt for public remarks about the Tyler Robinson murder case, ruling that while some statements didn’t violate a narrowly tailored publicity order, others claiming there was ample evidence beyond a reasonable doubt risked prejudicing the jury; the ruling emphasizes restricting pre-trial commentary to protect the fairness of the proceedings.
A Utah judge is set to decide whether prosecutors could face sanctions for public comments about ballistics evidence in the Tyler Robinson murder case of Charlie Kirk. The defense argues that statements to the media about a bullet fragment could prejudice jurors and jeopardize a fair trial, potentially complicating or delaying the push to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. Prosecutors say they spoke in general terms and in response to public speculation, not about specific evidence. A key hearing is scheduled for July 6–10 to determine whether the death-penalty option should proceed and whether sanctions are warranted.
A new report claims Jeffrey Epstein, while imprisoned, sought to provide prosecutors with damaging information about Donald Trump, highlighting alleged attempts to influence investigations before his death.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton’s nomination to run the National Intelligence Director will leave SDNY watching closely for a successor, amid concerns about DOJ influence and Clayton’s outsider status with ties to Trump. While he presided over major matters like Maduro’s narco-terrorism case and early insider-trading prosecutions, his 14-month tenure left leadership gaps, prompting names like Sean Buckley, Nicolas Roos, and James McDonald to circulate as potential replacements and fueling unease about who would steer the storied office through DOJ upheaval.
France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin refuses to resign after outrage over the 11-year-old Lyhanna's killing, apologizes for past handling, and orders prosecutors to re-examine about 70,000 outstanding child-crime cases, highlighting perceived systemic delays and resource shortfalls in France's justice system amid political pressure ahead of the presidential election.
Forbes reports that George Santos’s posts on X may have signaled or tipped off investigators in the Kalshi case, suggesting his online statements could reveal awareness of the inquiry or influence the probe. The piece highlights specific posts and discusses potential implications for the ongoing investigation.
An AP source says former Rep. George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, a development in a case already marked by his fraud and identity-theft conviction and sentence.
Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht started the Palisades Fire after an NYE outburst, with a Jan. 1 underground blaze that lay hidden before re-igniting a week later and killing 12. His trial is set for June 8, while his defense says he’s being scapegoated for firefighting failures.
The Rivas Hernandez family says they are in indescribable pain and deny rumors that musician D4vd paid them, as prosecutors detail a case in which 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was allegedly murdered and dismembered by David Anthony Burke; Burke faces first-degree murder and other charges, with a potential death penalty, and Celeste’s father and family attorney say they had no contact with Burke or money from him, urging time to grieve amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Prosecutors allege that musician D4vd (David Burke) murdered a 14-year-old girl he was dating and dismembered her body, storing remains in his Tesla for months. The nine-page memo outlines a timeline from 2022–2025, including travel with the victim, explicit messages about sex and pregnancy, and purchases of body bags and tools. Investigators cite surveillance video and DNA evidence linking him to the crime. The defense sought to seal the memo, but a judge allowed media access, and the preliminary hearing was moved to May 26.
The Justice Department has removed the lead Miami prosecutor from the probe into John Brennan, citing routine staff changes, after she resisted pressure to rush charges against the former CIA director. The Brennan investigation—centered on Brennan’s 2017 intelligence assessment about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election—continues with a rotated team and ongoing subpoenas and interviews, though officials say indictment timing remains uncertain and top officials have pressed for speed.
The U.S. Justice Department fired four prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists, a rare move signaling renewed emphasis on impartiality within federal prosecutions.