Month: September 2020
Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr at the Funeral of Cleveland Police Detective and Operation Legend Officer James Skernivitz
Good Morning. I am honored to be here on behalf of the United States Department of Justice to pay tribute to an American hero, Detective … Read More
Operation Legend: Case of the Day
Wisconsin Man Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine; Illegally Possessing Numerous Firearms
Each weekday, the Department of Justice will highlight a case that has
Remarks by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen on the 19th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Thank you, Lee. The events of September 11, 2001, transformed our nation – and touched each of our lives.
Nineteen years ago today, foreign terrorists … Read More
Statement by Attorney General William P. Barr on the 19th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
Attorney General William P. Barr has released the following statement:
“Nineteen years ago this morning, our nation was subjected to a horrific, unprovoked terrorist attack … Read More
Remarks by Attorney General William P. Barr at a Press Conference Announcing the Results of Operation Crystal Shield
Remarks as Delivered
Thank you, Cheri. Good morning everyone and thank you all for coming today.
I am here to discuss, this morning, a serious … Read More
Readout of Attorney General William P. Barr’s Visits to Chicago and Phoenix
This week, Attorney General William P. Barr traveled to Chicago, Illinois, and Phoenix, Arizona, to announce updates on Operation Legend and the results of Operation … Read More
Department of Justice Announces Charges of North Korean and Malaysia Nationals for Bank Fraud, Money Laundering and North Korea Sanctions Violations
The Department of Justice announced a criminal complaint charging Ri Jong Chol, Ri Yu Gyong, North Korean nationals, and Gan Chee Lim, a Malaysia national. … Read More
Justice Department Settles with Florida Towing Company it Alleges Illegally Sold or Scrapped Servicemembers’ Vehicles
The Justice Department today reached an agreement with ASAP Towing & Storage Company (“ASAP”) in Jacksonville, Florida, to resolve allegations that ASAP violated a federal … Read More
Department of Justice Awards Nearly $50 Million in Grants to Improve School Safety
The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced nearly $50 million in school safety funding through its School Violence … Read More
NFL Player Charged for Role in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
NFL Player Fraudulently Obtained $1.2 Million in Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program Loan
A National Football League (NFL) player has been charged for his
Seven Charged in Connection with a $2.1 Million Money Laundering Scheme that Involved Money from the Paycheck Protection Program
Seven individuals were charged in an indictment in the District of South Carolina with laundering over $750,000 of fraudulently obtained funds, including over $390,000 obtained … Read More
New York Brothers Charged With COVID-Relief Fraud
Two New York brothers were charged in a criminal complaint unsealed today for their alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking … Read More
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt Delivers Remarks at the PPP Criminal Fraud Enforcement Action Press Conference
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Good morning and thank you for joining us today.
Over the course of the past six months, the COVID-19 pandemic … Read More
Department Of Justice And U.S. Patent And Trademark Office To Host Public Workshop On Promoting Innovation In The Life Science Sector
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a virtual public workshop on Sept. 23rd and 24th, … Read More
Manufacturers of “Spice” Sentenced for Operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Other Crimes
Two defendants were sentenced Wednesday to 20 years each in federal prison for crimes committed in connection with the manufacture of synthetic cannabinoid products (commonly … Read More
Attorney General William P. Barr and DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea Announce Results of Operation Crystal Shield
Nearly 29,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized by DEA before Reaching American Streets
Today, Attorney General William P. Barr and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy
Lexington Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Sex and Drug Trafficking and Related Offenses, Including Witness Tampering
Defendant used physical violence and crack cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines to compel multiple victims into prostitution
After a 7-day trial, a federal jury in Frankfurt,
Natural Disasters: Economic Effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, and Irma
Why GAO Did This Study
Between January 1980 and July 2020, the United States experienced 273 climate and weather disasters causing more than $1 billion … Read More
Grants Management: Agencies Provided Many Types of Technical Assistance and Applied Recipients’ Feedback
What GAO Found
Technical assistance refers to programs, activities, and services provided by federal agencies to strengthen the capacity of grant recipients and to improve … Read More
Federal Tactical Teams: Characteristics, Training, Deployments, and Inventory
What GAO Found
Within the executive branch, GAO identified 25 federal tactical teams, and the characteristics of these teams varied. The 25 tactical teams were … Read More
Federal Advisory Committees: Actions Needed to Enhance Decision-Making Transparency and Cost Data Accuracy
What GAO Found
GAO reviewed 11 selected committees covered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that serve the Departments of Commerce, Health and Human … Read More
2020 Census: Key Areas for Attention Raised by Compressed Timeframes
What GAO Found
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and an August decision to end data collection about 30 days earlier than planned, the Census … Read More
Antitrust Division Announces Updates To Civil Investigative Demand Forms And Deposition Process
Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division announced today that the Antitrust Division has implemented two uniform updates to its Civil … Read More
Asphalt Contractor To Pay $4.25 Million To Settle Claims That It Misled The Government As To The Materials Used To Pave Road
Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. (DOCI), an Indiana-based asphalt contractor, has agreed to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by misrepresenting to the … Read More
Russian Project Lakhta Member Charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy
A criminal complaint was filed today charging a Russian national for his alleged role in a conspiracy to use the stolen identities of real U.S. … Read More
Justice Department Updates 2015 Business Review Letter To The Institute Of Electrical And Electronics Engineers
The Justice Department today issued a supplement to its Feb. 2, 2015 Business Review Letter from the Antitrust Division to the Institute of Electrical and … Read More
Harnessing Technology to Address Loneliness and Social Isolation
Physical distancing has played a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and, particularly in hotspots and for people at increased risk of serious … Read More
Courts Making Juror Safety a Top Priority
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Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn, of the Northern District of Texas, tries out her new face shield as she prepares for a June
William M. Kelly, M.D., Inc And Omega Imaging, Inc. Agree To Pay $5 Million To Resolve Alleged False Claims For Unsupervised And Unaccredited Radiology Services
William M. Kelly Inc. and Omega Imaging Inc., together, operate 11 radiology facilities in Southern California, have agreed to pay the United States $5 million … Read More
Department of Justice Awards $16 Million in Grants to Advance Community Policing Efforts and Provide Active Shooter Training to First Responders Across the Country
The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced nearly $8 million in funding to advance the practice of community … Read More
