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Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, faces additional misconduct complaints in New York related to his handling of the Epstein files, putting his law license at risk. The complaints have drawn attention as debate continues over the Justice Department's release of materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein and what they reveal about his network.
- 2Over 220 Texas prison employees arrested on contraband charges since 2020●Featured story, from Michelle Pitcher: Since 2020, at least 220 TDCJ employees have been arrested on contraband-related
A Texas Observer investigation by Michelle Pitcher reports that at least 220 Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees have been arrested on contraband-related charges since 2020. The alleged offenses include drug possession, bringing prohibited substances into correctional facilities, organized criminal activity, and bribery, raising fresh concerns about smuggling and corruption inside the state's prison system.
- 319-year-old Indian Nisarga Adhikary honoured by US Justice Department●19-year-old Nisarga Adhikary honoured by US DoJ: Reported security flaws on US website
Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old, has been honoured by the United States Department of Justice after reporting security flaws on a US government website. The recognition highlights the role of ethical hackers and vulnerability disclosure in improving the security of public-facing government systems, and has drawn attention in Indian media as a notable achievement for a young researcher.
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Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, is publicly defending the administration's positions on artificial intelligence policy and hospital merger deals. The remarks have drawn attention from political observers, with critics questioning the justice department's stance on healthcare consolidation and its approach to regulating AI at a time when both issues are prominent in Washington.
- 5Federal judge threatens DOJ with contempt over Epstein files●NEW: A federal judge just told Trump's AG: release the Epstein files or face CONTEMPT charges. Judge Sullivan's order sa
A federal judge has warned the Justice Department that it could face contempt charges if it does not release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Sullivan's order describes contempt as premature for now, but the warning signals mounting judicial pressure on the department. Critics say the DOJ is running out of legal room to withhold the documents.
- 6DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling as Trump name deadline nears●DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name
The Justice Department has filed an appeal against a court ruling concerning the Kennedy Center, acting ahead of a deadline to remove President Trump's name from the institution. The case centers on the legal fight over the venue's naming, with the impending deadline adding urgency to the government's move. Details of the lower court's decision were not immediately available.
- 7Texas man allegedly spent fraud proceeds on gold Cybertruck, lavish parties●Texas man used fraud money to throw parties, buy gold Cybertruck: DOJ
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a man with fraud, alleging he diverted stolen funds into an extravagant lifestyle that included hosting parties and purchasing a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, according to the Department of Justice. The unusual purchases have drawn attention as an example of how fraud proceeds are spent in striking ways.