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california2 months ago•3 min saved

Veteran San Diego Prosecutor Andrew Haden Found Dead in Federal Office

Andrew Haden, a 48-year-old assistant U.S. attorney and former acting leader of the Southern District of California, was found dead in his office at the Edward J. Schwartz federal building in San Diego on Wednesday. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play, and the official cause of death is pending medical examiner review. Haden had served in the office since 2010, holding key leadership roles including first assistant attorney general and chief of the Criminal Division. He previously served as acting U.S. attorney for two separate two-month periods in 2023 and 2025. Colleagues and officials described him as a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to community service.

via Los Angeles Times|

#andrew-haden #california #federal-law-enforcement

justice2 months ago•20 min saved

Pirro’s Trump alliance under pressure after Reflecting Pool decision

Jeanine Pirro, DC’s U.S. attorney and a longtime Trump ally, faces political and legal headwinds after dropping vandalism charges tied to the Reflecting Pool renovation, signaling a rare rift with President Trump over how high-profile cases are pursued.

via The Washington Post|

#district-of-columbia #donald-trump #jeanine-pirro

politics2 months ago•26 min saved

Trump’s Reflecting Pool claims crumble as renovation flaws surface

Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, meant to showcase his power, has backfired as a peeling liner emerges during work and a court filing by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro blames contractor error for damage, undermining his vandalism narrative while the pool remains closed for renovations through Aug. 10.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #national-park-service #politics

politics4 months ago•23 min saved

DOJ opens multiple election-fraud probes in California

Los Angeles-based U.S. attorney's office says it has opened multiple election-fraud investigations in California, citing 'serious structural vulnerabilities' in the state's election system. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed the probes and said the office is auditing voter rolls, while President Trump criticized California's slow vote-counting.

via The Washington Post|

#california #election-fraud #elections

law5 months ago•20 min saved

Broadview Six Collapse Triggers DOJ Scrutiny and Sanctions Talk

The Broadview Six conspiracy case collapses after unredacted grand jury transcripts reveal serious prosecutorial misconduct, prompting dismissal of remaining charges, rare apologies from the U.S. attorney, and potential sanctions, highlighting ongoing fallout for the DOJ amid Midway Blitz investigations and related personnel changes.

via Chicago Tribune|

#broadview-six #grand-jury-misconduct #law

national-security5 months ago•23 min saved

DOJ charges ship operator tied to Baltimore Key Bridge disaster

Prosecutors have charged Singapore-based Synergy Marine Group and subsidiaries with safety violations, falsified records and conspiracy connected to the Dali cargo ship’s 2024 crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, an incident that killed six men and led to the bridge’s collapse.

via The Washington Post|

#baltimore-city #baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-2024 #national-security

justice5 months ago•20 min saved

Comey Prosecution Push Triggers Staffing Shakeup in Virginia DOJ Office

More than six prosecutors have been demoted or left the Eastern District of Virginia due to fallout from the DOJ’s push to prosecute former FBI director James Comey, leaving the office understaffed and disrupting major cases.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #james-comey #justice

politics6 months ago•20 min saved

Ex-Representative Swalwell accused of 2018 rape, to file formal report with police

A woman, Lonna Drewes, alleges that former congressman Eric Swalwell raped her in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel and says she will formally report the incident to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office; her attorney, Lisa Bloom, says evidence will be presented to authorities but not the media. Swalwell denies the accusation and has faced other misconduct allegations reported by outlets including The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.

via The Washington Post|

#eric-swalwell-politician #politics #scandals

justice7 months ago•18 min saved

Judge rules Trump-era NJ U.S. attorney picks illegal, replacement trio also unauthorized

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally bypassed Congress to install three nominees as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, upending leadership in the office; the trio named to replace interim U.S. attorney Alina Habba are also deemed to be serving illegally, with the decision paused for potential appeal.

via The Washington Post|

#judicial-appointments-and-nominations #justice #legal-proceedings

courts-and-law9 months ago•25 min saved

Judges move to replace Virginia U.S. attorney amid rare standoff

Two federal judges ordered replacements for Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and warned that lawyers who still refer to her by that title could face disciplinary action, signaling a rare, high-profile dispute over leadership of a key federal prosecutor’s office.

via The Washington Post|

#courts-and-law #federal-courts #government

legal11 months ago•1 min saved

Judge Praises Prosecutors and Criticizes Jan. 6 Narrative

A judge praised prosecutors who were placed on leave after controversy surrounding their handling of a case involving Taranto, who was convicted of hoax and firearm charges; the case involved secretive legal filings and internal disputes within the U.S. Attorney’s office.

via Politico|

#courtroom #legal #prosecutors

law1 year ago•2 min saved

Former Prosecutor Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration Over Firing

Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of James Comey, has sued the Trump administration, claiming her firing without cause or due process was unlawful and politically motivated, seeking reinstatement and back pay.

via NBC News|

#firing-lawsuit #law #maurene-comey

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Alina Habba's Controversial Tenure Sparks DOJ Uncertainty

Alina Habba, appointed as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey by Donald Trump, has reportedly damaged morale within the office and is expected to leave soon due to unlikely Senate confirmation and potential judicial review of her appointment. Her tenure was marked by controversy, including her high-profile defense of Trump, her perceived favoritism, and her management style, which drew criticism from prosecutors and colleagues. She has already bid farewell to the office amid these challenges.

via HuffPost|

#alina-habba #morale #new-jersey

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, dismissed from Epstein case

Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor involved in the Epstein case and daughter of James Comey, was fired from the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, possibly due to her family connections and political tensions. Her role included prosecuting Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and her dismissal occurs amid ongoing controversy and investigations related to Epstein's death and associated figures.

via CNN|

#firing #jeffrey-epstein #maurene-comey

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massachusetts State Troopers Arrested in Bribery Conspiracy Involving Commercial Driver's Licenses"

Six individuals, including current and former Massachusetts State Police troopers, have been arrested and charged in a 74-count indictment for their involvement in a bribery conspiracy that guaranteed passing scores on commercial driver's license exams to applicants. The suspects are accused of conspiring to provide these passing scores. The U.S. Attorney's Office will provide further details about the arrests later today.

via WCVB Boston|

#bribery-conspiracy #commercial-drivers-license #crime-and-justice