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New York Postpolitics31 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Indicts Former Spanish Prime Minister and Cuban Leader
Federal prosecutors filed charges against former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Cuban leader Raúl Castro in separate cases. The actions target alleged financial ties to Venezuela and a 1996 incident over international waters.
nypost.compolitics35 days ago
Venezuela Deports Alex Saab to U.S. for Second Time
Venezuelan authorities deported Colombian businessman Alex Saab to the United States on Saturday, May 16. The move follows his February arrest in a joint U.S.-Venezuelan operation and comes less than three years after a 2023 prisoner swap that freed him.
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pbs.orgpolitics35 days ago
Venezuela Deports Businessman to Face U.S. Criminal Proceedings
Venezuela's government said it deported a Colombian-born businessman to the United States on Saturday to face multiple criminal investigations. The move reverses a 2023 pardon granted by former President Biden as part of a prisoner exchange.
Nbc Newspolitics37 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Indict Cuba's Raul Castro
The Justice Department is seeking to indict Raul Castro, Cuba's former leader, according to two U.S. officials. NBC News reported the development on May 15, 2026. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity.
al-monitor.comworld37 days ago
US Charges Iraqi Militia Leader With Terrorism Offenses After Arrest
The US Justice Department said Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a senior member of Kataib Hezbollah, was arrested abroad and brought to the United States. He faces six terrorism-related charges linked to nearly 20 attacks and plots in Europe, Canada and the US. Authorities de…
thehindu.compolitics37 days ago
U.S. Preparing to Indict Cuba's Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Downing
The U.S. is moving to indict Raúl Castro, Cuba's former president, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago. Officials familiar with the plans confirmed the step. CBS News reported the development on May 16, 2026.
nypost.compolitics38 days ago
U.S. Taking Steps Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U.S. officials familiar with the matter said steps are being taken to seek an indictment of Cuba's former president in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The potential indictment would require approval by a gr…
New York Postpolitics40 days ago
Jho Low Files Pardon Request With DOJ on 1MDB Charges
Jho Low, charged in 2018 with masterminding the theft of at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, has submitted a pardon application to the U.S. Justice Department this year. The request was filed in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the mat…
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance47 days ago
DOJ Files Suit to Block Minnesota's 2020 Fraud Claims Against Energy Firms
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Minnesota officials to block a 2020 state lawsuit accusing energy companies of misleading the public on climate change. The action follows a 2025 executive order by President Trump directing federal intervention in such cas…
yahoo.compolitics46 days ago
Justice Department Sues Denver Over Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Denver, alleging its ban on semi-automatic weapons violates the Second Amendment. The suit seeks to halt enforcement of the ordinance, which restricts firearms with magazines over 15 rounds. City officials reje…
Nbc Newspolitics47 days ago
DOJ Subpoenas Contact Information for Fulton County 2020 Election Workers
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Fulton County, Georgia, for detailed information on election workers from the 2020 presidential election. The subpoena, issued last month, seeks names, positions, addresses, emails and phone numbers. Fulton County has filed a motion t…
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The Guardianpolitics49 days ago
DOJ Indicts James Comey on Felony Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts related to a May 2025 Instagram post showing seashells arranged as '86 47'. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the charges, citing additional evidence beyond the post. Republic…
revolver.newsworld50 days ago
U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor, Officials With Cartel Ties; Governor Resigns
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, announced a temporary resignation late Friday following U.S. Justice Department charges against him and nine others for alleged Sinaloa Cartel involvement. He denied the accusations as false and malicious. Mexican President Cl…
manilatimes.networld50 days agoUpdated
Judge Allows DOJ to Use Military Lawyers in Civilian Cases; Murder Suspect Freed After ICE Error
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Justice Department may employ military lawyers to prosecute civilian cases. Separately, an illegal immigrant wanted for murder abroad was released from immigration detention due to ICE's failure to disclose an arrest warrant to the Justice…
Semaforpolitics52 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Cartel-Related Charges
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The charges include drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and kidnapping, with accusations of aidin…
Reasonpolitics53 days ago
DOJ Indicts James Comey on Threat Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts related to a social media post. The charges stem from a May 2025 Instagram photo of seashells arranged as '86 47,' interpreted as a threat against President Trump. Comey has apologize…
Wiredpolitics53 days ago
Justice Department's Voting Section Experiences Staff Changes
The U.S. Department of Justice's Voting Section has undergone significant personnel changes since President Trump's inauguration in January 2025. Former attorneys report a shift in focus toward voter roll integrity, with most original staff departing and new hires taking over. Ex…
fortune.comworld53 days agoUpdated
DOJ Indicts James Comey on Felony Threat Charges
The U.S. Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts related to a social media post of seashells arranged as '86 47,' interpreted as a threat to kill President Trump. Each charge carries a maximum of 10 years in prison, marking the second case…
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upi.comworld53 days ago
Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Arizona Over Voter Data Access
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking detailed voter records from Arizona, ruling that federal law does not entitle the department to the information. The decision aligns with similar rulings in other states and follows Arizona's refusal to provid…
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slate.compolitics52 days ago
DOJ Indicts SPLC for Payments to Unite the Right Informant
The Department of Justice has issued a grand jury indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging payments to an organization behind the 2017 Unite the Right rally. One informant received $270,000 from the center between 2015 and 2023. The case ties to events in Char…
newsone.com (News photo)world52 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of 300 Naturalized Citizens
The Justice Department is investigating at least 300 foreign-born U.S. citizens for potential denaturalization. This effort is part of the Trump administration's push to increase denaturalization cases. The reasons for selecting these individuals remain unclear, according to a pe…
news.google.comfinance59 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of Hundreds of Foreign-Born Americans
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing to revoke the citizenship of hundreds of foreign-born Americans. This effort is part of a broader initiative to accelerate denaturalization processes. The information comes from a report by The New York Times.
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The Free Presspolitics52 days ago
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Charges of Secretly Funding Hate Groups
The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center, charging it with secretly funding hate groups it claims to oppose. The indictment alleges payments of over $3 million to group insiders between 2014 and 2023. The Free Press reported on the case, noting chall…