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Federal prosecutors are continuing multiple grand-jury investigations into Trump’s perceived enemies, including a broad civil-rights probe, with former CIA Director John Brennan identified as a subject and the Brennan comments potentially folded into the larger conspiracy inquiry.
The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy says he hopes prosecutors will reach a deal after Friday’s mistrial in the Massachusetts triple-murder case; Clancy maintains she killed her children during a psychotic episode, not with premeditation, and the lone juror who wouldn’t apply reasonable doubt prevented a verdict. The case could move toward a negotiated resolution or resume with further proceedings under the district attorney.
Prosecutors are expected to receive the 15-year-old suspect’s case from Seattle police by Wednesday afternoon in connection with the Bite of Seattle shooting at Seattle Center, an incident that left two bystanders dead and four others wounded; a 19-year-old, identified as one of the shooters, was also killed. Authorities say there could be more suspects and that the case is likely gang-related. Three guns were recovered at the scene, including a ghost gun; a judge previously ordered the teen detained in secured juvenile custody as investigators continue to pursue leads, while Seattle Center events face heightened security.
Prosecutors revealed text messages between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez showing a relationship that began when she was 13, including her abortion and escalating tensions before her death; they allege he killed her in April 2025, dismembered her body, and stored remains in the front trunk of his Tesla until found months later. D4vd was arrested in April 2026 and charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation, with his defense denying the charges.
Hamilton County prosecutors announced five felony-level drug arrests and the seizure of quantities of mushrooms, acid, cannabis, MDMA, nitrous oxide, and reportedly meth, heroin, and fentanyl following Phish’s three-night run at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. The office said it would hold illicit actors accountable while noting most concertgoers aren’t involved in illegal activity, though the statement drew backlash for broad claims about Phish fans.
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.