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DOJ Has Evidence of Equatorial Guinea Dictator?s Son?s $380 Million Yacht, Watchdog Group Says

Posted on February 28, 2011
The anti-corruption group Global Witness says it has learned that Teodorin Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea?s long-ruling dictator, commissioned plans to build a superyacht worth $380 million. That's almost three times more than his energy-rich country spends annually on health and education programs, the watchdog group says.

Ex-Mukasey Aide and Former DOJ Lawyer Wed

Posted on February 28, 2011
The bride and bridegroom are both lawyers working at separate law firms in the Washington area.

After Two-Year Battle, Ex-Gonzales Aide Awarded D.C. Law License

Posted on February 25, 2011
As chief of staff to then-Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Kyle Sampson played a key role in the U.S. attorney firings scandal.

$1.33 Billion to Settle Bias Claims by Hispanic, Women Farmers

Posted on February 25, 2011
The Justice and Agriculture departments try to close an unhappy chapter in the history of farming.

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U.S. Courts Prepare for Possible Government Shutdown

Posted on February 25, 2011
Federal judiciary officials intend to issue guidance to all federal judges, federal public defenders and circuit court executives on operating during a government shutdown, Director James Duff of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts said.

Insurance Company Sues Over Wrecked Ferrari

Posted on February 25, 2011
A "short spin" in a powerful car raises questions that the DOJ and FBI have not yet answered.

White House Gate-Crashers Appear Free to Wander Hither Again

Posted on February 25, 2011
Some law enforcement officials had pushed for criminal charges against the couple who crashed a White House party, but the U.S. Attorney is reluctant to go forward.

As Governor, Ex-U.S. Attorney Unsure About Concealed Weapons Bill

Posted on February 25, 2011
The Wyoming legislature was expected to pass legislation that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit.

Christie for President? Who, Me?

Posted on February 25, 2011
Does the governor of New Jersey protest too much when asked if he is a candidate for president?

Ex-Sen. Dorgan Calls $223M Legal Fee Demand in Indian Settlement ?Shameful?

Posted on February 25, 2011
The former senator from North Dakota says the legal fees outlined in the $3.4 billion settlement of a class action on the misuse of trust funds was sufficient.

FBI Role in Seizing Pirate Chief Questioned

Posted on February 24, 2011
When the two pirates boarded the U.S.S. Sterett off the coast of Somalia on Monday, American officials thought they were headed for a breakthrough in the four-day standoff with a gang that had seized four Americans vacationing on their 58-foot yacht.

Ex-Los Angeles U.S. Attorney to Head Arent Fox?s White Collar Practice

Posted on February 24, 2011
Terree Bowers worked in the U.S. Attorney's office in the Central District of California as head of the office and as special counselor to the U.S. Attorney.

Virginia Grand Jury Indicts Alleged Mexico-Based Document Traffickers

Posted on February 24, 2011
U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia and Director John Morton of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the indictment at a news conference in Richmond, Va.

Meet Donald B. Verrilli, Jr.

Posted on February 24, 2011
The Solicitor General nominee clerked for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., from July 1984 to August 1985.

ICE Agent?s Death Prompts Massive Drug Cartel Sweep

Posted on February 24, 2011
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata was gunned down last week while working in Mexico.

Ex-Utah U.S. Attorney Weighs In On Side of Feds In Immigration Debate

Posted on February 24, 2011
"I worry about the state taking up different legislation to send messages to Washington, D.C., without really sending the message: This is a federal issue. Get it solved," Brett Tolman said at a news conference.

Ruling: Holder Statements on Terror Case Violated Government Guidelines

Posted on February 24, 2011
U.S. District Judge Garr M. King of Portland ruled that the Attorney General's public comments about a terrorism suspect violated Justice Department guidelines.

DOJ Asset Forfeiture Section Gets New Deputy Chiefs

Posted on February 23, 2011
A former Manhattan Assistant U.S. Attorney and an ex-Fraud Section prosecutor are supervising a new unit dedicated to complex national and international financial cases.

Four Swiss Bankers Accused of Helping Thousands Evade Taxes

Posted on February 23, 2011
The DOJ and IRS say they have cracked a conspiracy going back decades and involving billions of dollars.

Ex-AUSA Sworn In as Acting Essex County, N.J., Prosecutor

Posted on February 23, 2011
Carolyn Murray worked in the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's office from 1995 to 2003 under Chris Christie, first as an Assistant U.S. Attorney before being promoted to chief of the Public Prosecution Unit.

Deputy AAG to Be Nominated for Council of Economic Advisors

Posted on February 23, 2011
Carl Shapiro is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economics at the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department.

In Policy Change, Justice Department Will Stop Defending Anti-Gay Marriage Law

Posted on February 23, 2011
"Much of the legal landscape has changed in the 15 years since Congress passed" the Defense of Marriage Act, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement.

Ex-Intelligence Head of ICE Reported Subject of Inquiry

Posted on February 23, 2011
An investigation at ICE is said to have to do with travel receipts and a subordinate.

ACLU, Muslim Advocacy Group File Suit Against FBI

Posted on February 23, 2011
The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Council on American-Islamic Relations says a paid FBI informant infringed on the constitutional rights of several hundred Muslims.

SEC General Counsel Hit by Madoff Suit

Posted on February 23, 2011
The lawsuit was filed in New York by the trustee, Irving Picard, against David Becker and his two brothers, claims that Becker's family earned more than $1.5 million in phony profits from Bernie Madoff's investments.

Disappointing Tally for Moseley Braun in Chicago

Posted on February 23, 2011
Before the mayoral election in Chicago, Carol Moseley Braun said her goal was not to finish second and force a runoff with the favorite, Rahm Emanuel. She didn't finish first, but she didn't finish second, either.

Are Christie?s Baggy Pants a Sign He?s Running for President?

Posted on February 22, 2011
The New Jersey governor and former U.S. Attorney won't say how many pounds he's lost, but his slimmer physique sparked speculation he's serious about running for president in 2012.

ICE Director Vows to Go After Mexican Gunmen Who Killed One Agent and Wounded Another

Posted on February 22, 2011

DOJ Prisoner-Transport Plane Is Grounded by Smoke

Posted on February 22, 2011
A flight from Oklahoma City ended minutes after it began.

Former South Carolina U.S. Attorney Returns to Alma Mater

Posted on February 22, 2011
The former prosecutor will be a senior adviser at the University of South Carolina.

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