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Rachel Rossi addresses ADA coordinators on improving access to justice
On June 4, 2024, Director Rachel Rossi addressed the attendees of the National Association of ADA Coordinators Southeast Regional Conference. In her remarks, she expressed gratitude to Stacey for the introduction and acknowledged the efforts of Georgia’s ADA Coordinator’s Office and the virtual conference support team. -
Attorney General Garland addresses House Judiciary Committee on DOJ's recent achievements
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered an opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to uphold its mission of ensuring national safety, protecting civil rights, and maintaining the rule of law. -
Michigan man sentenced for targeting Black and Jewish communities
A Michigan man was sentenced today to 26 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring with other members of a white supremacist group, The Base, to victimize Black and Jewish people, and for defacing Temple Jacob, a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, Michigan, using swastikas and symbols associated with The Base. -
Sustainable fuel company's ex-CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar embezzlement
The founder and former CEO of a sustainable fuel company was sentenced today to three years in prison for embezzling at least $5.9 million and defrauding investors out of approximately $15 million. -
Justice Department monitors compliance with voting rights laws in New Jersey primary
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Union County, New Jersey, for the June 4 primary election. -
Assistant Attorney General addresses guilty plea from animal breeder on welfare and pollution crimes
On June 3, 2024, Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim delivered remarks concerning a plea agreement in which Envigo admitted to criminally conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act. The announcement was made following coordinated efforts between various law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. -
Animal breeder fined record $35M for welfare and pollution violations
Envigo RMS LLC has pleaded guilty to conspiring to knowingly violate the Animal Welfare Act, while Envigo Global Services Inc. has admitted guilt to a felony charge of conspiring to knowingly violate the Clean Water Act. These pleas are connected to activities at a dog breeding facility in Cumberland County, Virginia, from which over 4,000 beagles were surrendered in 2022 following intervention by the Justice Department. -
Director Rosie Hidalgo addresses tribal initiatives at NCAI Mid-Year Conference
On June 3, 2024, Director Rosie Hidalgo delivered remarks at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Conference. She expressed gratitude to NCAI and President Mark Macarro for the opportunity to speak. -
Justice Department official visits Connecticut promoting expanded access-to-justice initiatives
Director Rachel Rossi of the Justice Department’s Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) traveled to Connecticut this week as part of the office’s mission to ensure access to justice across the civil justice system, expand access to counsel, and support innovative efforts to improve the judiciary and court administration. During her visit, Director Rossi met with U.S. Attorney Vanessa Avery for the District of Connecticut to commend her leadership on access to justice issues in the state and discuss future collaboration. -
Texas pharmacy owner sentenced for illegal kickbacks and money laundering
A Texas pharmacy owner was sentenced today to four years and four months in prison and ordered to pay over $59 million in restitution for paying illegal kickbacks and engaging in a money laundering conspiracy. -
Retired admiral among three arrested over alleged bribery scheme involving navy contracts
A retired Navy Admiral and two business executives were arrested today on criminal charges related to their roles in a bribery scheme involving a U.S. government contract. -
OVW hosts information session on expanding sexual assault victim services on campus
OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Expanding Sexual Assault Victim Services on Campus Pilot Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period. -
Former investment banker sentenced for $1.5M cryptocurrency investment fraud
A former investment banker, who was formerly a registered broker with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for a fraud scheme that resulted in approximately $1.5 million in investor losses and for a separate access device fraud scheme. -
Estonian nationals face charges over alleged $575M cryptocurrency fraud
Two Estonian nationals will make their initial appearance in the U.S. District Court in Seattle at 5:00 p.m. EDT today following their extradition from Estonia to the United States to face criminal charges related to their roles in a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. -
Naval commander sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse material
Gregory Edward McLean, 40, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced today to 160 months for distributing child sexual abuse material and 120 months for unlawfully retaining classified national defense information. The sentences will be served concurrently. -
Colombian national sentenced for kidnapping US soldiers
A Colombian national was sentenced today to 48 years and nine months in prison for his role in kidnapping and assaulting two U.S. Army soldiers who were on temporary duty in Bogota, Colombia. -
Assistant Attorney General highlights antitrust concerns at AI competition workshop
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter delivered remarks at the Promoting Competition in Artificial Intelligence Workshop on May 30, 2024. The event was co-hosted by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. -
Texas residents plead guilty in $111 million IRS fraud scheme
A Texas man pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, while a Texas woman pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. These pleas are part of a broader scheme to defraud the IRS, which has seen seven defendants plead guilty in total, with fraudulent tax refund claims amounting to over $111 million. -
OVW holds pre-application session for FY24 end abuse in later life program
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program solicitation on May 30, 2024. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period. -
OVW hosts pre-application session for FY 2024 culturally specific campus initiative
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Strengthening Culturally Specific Campus’ Approaches to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Initiative solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the initiative’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.