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Dozens of Armenian Power Gang Members Arrested

Posted on February 16, 2011
The defendants, including more than 80 associated with an Armenian street gang, face charges including extortion, racketeering, kidnapping and fraud.

Holder to Appear at Another U.S. Attorney Investiture

Posted on February 16, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder plans to attend the ceremony for the 18th time.

Budget

Posted on February 16, 2011
The Justice Department's $28.2 billion request.

Senate Extends Patriot Act Provisions to Buy Some Time

Posted on February 16, 2011
Anti-terrorism bill goes back to the House after 80-12 approval.

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Ellen Podgor Named White-Collar Crime Research Professor

Posted on February 16, 2011
The position, which was named for a former U.S. Attorney, goes to former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

Ex-AUSA, Senate Candidate to Join Sidley Austin

Posted on February 16, 2011
Last year, David Hoffman unsuccessfully sought President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.

Ex-Terrorist Freed in N.Y. After Cooperation and Contrition

Posted on February 15, 2011
A hate-filled young man says he has turned his life around, and prosecutors did not disagree.

West Takes Case for Bigger Health Care Fraud Enforcement Budget to Congress

Posted on February 15, 2011
In its fiscal 2012 funding proposal, the Justice Department requests $283.4 million to fight health care fraud, amounting to a 22 percent increase from the funding Congress approved through a continuing resolution for fiscal 2011.

NAAUSA President Applies For Judgeship in Tennessee

Posted on February 15, 2011
Steven H. Cook has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 1986.

Scientists Cast Doubt on Evidence in Anthrax Deaths

Posted on February 15, 2011
The National Academy of Sciences' research arm challenges finding implicating a researcher, who committed suicide.

Indian Country, Health Care Fraud Among Top DOJ Funding Priorities

Posted on February 15, 2011
At a time of fiscal austerity, the Justice Department's $28.2 billion budget request for next year represents an overall 2 percent increase for law enforcement.

Former Oversight Counsel for House Energy Panel Joins O?Melveny & Myers

Posted on February 15, 2011
David Leviss was a trial attorney at the Justice Department from October 2000 to February 2007.

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Assignments Announced

Posted on February 15, 2011
For the 112th Congress, the panel is proposing to combine a few subcommittees and create a new one for a total of six subcommittees.

Statement as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Before the Committee on House Administration

Posted on February 15, 2011
Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez on Tuesday spoke before the House Administration Committee.

Letten Recovering After Heart Surgery

Posted on February 14, 2011
New Orleans U.S. Attorney Jim Letten has headed the Eastern District of Louisiana office since 2005.

John Volz, Ex-New Orleans U.S. Attorney, Dies

Posted on February 14, 2011
John Volz served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana from 1978 to 1990.

Ex-AUSA?s Lawsuit Against U.S. Attorney Dismissed

Posted on February 14, 2011
This is the second time Jeffrey Del Fuoco has brought a defamation lawsuit against Tampa U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill. The first also was dismissed.

Barofsky Is Quitting as TARP Inspector General

Posted on February 14, 2011
The departing IG expresses confidence that his major goals were achieved.

Alberto Gonzales Opera Drawing Big Crowds in Baltimore

Posted on February 14, 2011
It would be hard to make up stuff like this. Luckily, one doesn't have to.

Judgeship Finalist Recommended Baucus Fiancee for Montana U.S. Attorney

Posted on February 14, 2011
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) forwarded the name of the lawyer, who vetted Montana U.S. Attorney nominees, to President Barack Obama as the finalist for a federal judgeship in the state.

Former Brooklyn Interim U.S. Attorney Joins Latham & Watkins

Posted on February 14, 2011
The former Justice Department official led the Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office from October 2007 to May 2010. He served as a supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney after he stepped down as the office's leader.

J. Edgar Hoover?s Name on Museum Draws Fire

Posted on February 14, 2011
"It is not healthy for the nation if his legacy does not include an asterisk for his (archaic) views on race," a member of the House of Representatives said of the former FBI director.

Appreciation

Posted on February 14, 2011
Recently departed DOJ IG Glenn Fine was "one of the best."

Southern Baptist Convention Wants Holder To Prosecute Porn

Posted on February 11, 2011
"The Justice Department ought to be enforcing the laws," said Morality in Media's Patrick Trueman.

Chandra Levy Murderer Sentenced

Posted on February 11, 2011

Ingmar Guandique Sentenced in Washington D.C. to 60 Years in Prison for Killing of Chandra Levy

Posted on February 11, 2011
Ingmar Guandique Sentenced in Washington D.C. to 60 Years in Prison for Killing of Chandra Levy

House Patent Reform Bill in the Works

Posted on February 11, 2011
The Senate Judiciary Committee last week approved its patent reform bill without opposition.

Michael Scanlon Sentenced to 20 months

Posted on February 11, 2011
Michael Scanlon, a business associate of disgraced former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, was sentenced today to 20 months in federal prison for his role in the scandal that helped bring down former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.