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Authorities arrest 42 linked to California white supremacist gang amid racketeering charges
Federal and local law enforcement officials have arrested 42 individuals connected to the SFV Peckerwoods, a white supremacist street gang based in San Fernando Valley, California. The arrests stem from a 76-count federal grand jury indictment that accuses them of engaging in a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, firearms possession, and fraud related to COVID-19 benefits. -
Justice Department allocates $4 billion for public safety initiatives
The Justice Department has announced a significant financial commitment to enhance public safety and community justice efforts across the United States. A total of $4 billion in grants will be distributed by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support various initiatives aimed at reducing violence, assisting crime victims, and improving outcomes for individuals involved in criminal and juvenile justice systems. -
Justice Department addresses unconstitutional conditions in New Jersey veterans homes
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey have taken legal action against the State of New Jersey, filing a complaint concerning conditions at state-run veterans homes. A proposed consent decree has been filed to address findings of unconstitutional conditions at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes located in Menlo Park and Paramus. -
Office of Information Policy announces upcoming FOIA reporting deadlines
The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced the deadlines for the submission of agencies' Fiscal Year 2024 Annual FOIA Reports, Fiscal Year 2025 Quarterly FOIA Reports, and 2025 Chief FOIA Officer Reports. These reports are essential in showcasing the progress made by agencies in administering the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). -
Nigerian-British national sentenced for multimillion-dollar business email compromise schemes
A dual citizen of Nigeria and the United Kingdom was sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. The individual, Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo, 45, conspired with others to steal more than $3 million from various entities in Texas and over $1.9 million from a university in North Carolina. -
Justice Department announces improved language access in Colorado courts
The Justice Department announced that the Colorado Judiciary has taken steps to improve language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the state court system. -
Justice Department settles discrimination claims with Maryland State Police over hiring practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) over allegations that its hiring practices for state troopers violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The claims centered on the use of a written test, which allegedly discriminates against Black candidates, and a physical fitness test, which allegedly discriminates against female candidates. A federal judge must still approve the agreement. -
Justice Department finds unconstitutional conditions in Georgia prisons
The Justice Department has released findings indicating that conditions in Georgia’s prisons violate the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. -
Russian national indicted over alleged use of BitPaymer ransomware
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov, charging him with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack multiple victims in Texas and across the United States. The indictment alleges that since at least June 2017, Ryzhenkov gained unauthorized access to victims' computer networks, deployed BitPaymer ransomware to encrypt files, and demanded ransom for decryption keys and to prevent public exposure of sensitive information. -
Former California man sentenced for attempting murder outside LA synagogues
A former California resident has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men last year as they left religious services in Los Angeles. Jaime Tran, 30, previously of Riverside, pleaded guilty on June 3 to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using, carrying, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. -
TD Securities agrees to pay $15M+ for defrauding U.S. Treasuries market
TD Securities (USA) LLC has agreed to a resolution with the Justice Department to settle criminal charges related to a scheme involving unlawful trading in the U.S. Treasuries secondary market. The New York-based securities firm entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) and will pay over $15.5 million in penalties, forfeiture, and victim compensation. -
Montana man sentenced for creating hybrid sheep for captive hunting
A Montana man has been sentenced to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes related to an almost decade-long effort to create giant sheep hybrids. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, of Vaughn, is the owner and operator of Sun River Enterprises LLC, also known as Schubarth Ranch. The ranch specializes in alternative livestock such as mountain sheep and goats, primarily for captive hunting operations. -
Federal charges filed against inmates for violent crimes at Brooklyn detention center
The Justice Department has announced charges in five cases related to violent incidents at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The charges include the murders of Uriel Whyte and Edwin Cordero, an attempted murder, and two assaults that occurred between April and August of this year. All defendants were already detained at MDC on other charges. -
Justice Department reaches settlement with Aiken County Schools over civil rights concerns
The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with the Aiken County Public School District in South Carolina. This agreement addresses concerns that English learner students were not receiving adequate instruction and services. -
Illinois lab owner pleads guilty in $14M COVID-19 testing fraud
An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme, according to court documents. Zishan Alvi, 45, of Inverness, owned and operated a laboratory in Chicago that conducted COVID-19 testing. From February 2021 through February 2022, Alvi submitted claims to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for tests that were not performed as billed. -
Justice Department reaches settlement with Wisconsin DOC over access issues for deaf inmates
The Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (WDOC) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This agreement aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing have equal access to WDOC’s programs, services, and activities. These include educational, counseling, medical, recreational, and prison employment programs. The settlement resolves an investigation into complaints that WDOC did not provide necessary auxiliary aids and services to inmates with hearing disabilities. -
California CEO sentenced over distribution of unapproved stem cell drug
The founder and chief executive officer of a California-based company that marketed stem cell-based products allegedly linked to 19 hospitalizations was sentenced today to 36 months in prison following his conviction under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. -
Justice Department monitors Alaska REAA elections for compliance with voting rights laws
The Justice Department has announced plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Alaska for the October 1 Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA) elections. The department will focus on the Bethel, Dillingham, and Kusilvak Census Areas, as well as the Northwest Arctic and North Slope Boroughs. -
Justice Department highlights ongoing efforts in civil rights cold case investigations
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke addressed the Civil Rights Division’s cold case initiative, highlighting its significance in seeking justice for victims of racial violence. The event coincided with the 69th anniversary of the trial of Emmett Till's murderers, who were acquitted despite strong evidence. -
Chinese national extradited to US on charges related to violating North Korea sanctions
On September 27, the Commonwealth of Australia extradited Jin Guanghua, 53, to the United States. Jin, a Chinese national, and his co-conspirators North Korean banker Sim Hyon-Sop, 50, and Chinese nationals Qin Guoming, 60, and Han Linlin, 41, were charged by indictment in 2022 for facilitating the sale of tobacco to North Korea through the U.S. financial system in violation of sanctions. Jin made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia today.