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Law
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Kevin Williamson Calls Bondi's Reign at DOJ A Crime Spree' Calls for Florida Bar to Disbar Her

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General is criticized for political vendettas and mishandling of prosecutions, leading to calls for her disbarment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Political World Celebrates Pam Bondi's Firing After Terrible' Stint at DOJ

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General, receiving bipartisan support for her departure due to mishandling the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

NYC Council grills Mamdani's Department of Investigation commissioner nominee over campaign activities and donation | amNewYork

Nadia Shihata was nominated as DOI commissioner but faced scrutiny over her past support for Mayor Mamdani during her confirmation hearing.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Squeeze My Balls': Wild Texts Allegedly Show Embattled GOP Lawmaker Made Sexual Demands of Campaign Director

Rep. Tony Gonzales allegedly sent explicit texts to his campaign director in 2020, requesting nude photos and sex, amid scrutiny over his conduct.
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
#bribery
Boston
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
6 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
Boston
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
6 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
#ai-ethics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago
Law

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Law
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
#corruption
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC politics

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?

Two major corruption scandals in New York City involve bribery in construction approvals and embezzlement from a nonprofit organization.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US Elections
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
#doj
fromWIRED
1 day ago
US politics

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Congressman Alleges Trump Fired Bondi To Prevent Her From Testifying About Epstein

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to prevent her from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Congressman Alleges Trump Fired Bondi To Prevent Her From Testifying About Epstein

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to prevent her from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNy1
6 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
Brooklyn
fromNy1
6 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
Law
fromAxios
3 days ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Pam Bondi May Be Out Of A Job... But That's Even More Reason To Take Her License - Above the Law

Trump's loyalty is one-sided, as shown by Pam Bondi's experience and the consequences of her actions in the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Pam Bondi May Be Out Of A Job... But That's Even More Reason To Take Her License - Above the Law

Trump's loyalty is one-sided, as shown by Pam Bondi's experience and the consequences of her actions in the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.
#jeffrey-epstein
Law
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.
Law
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
US politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Sink to New Lows

Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested for driving while impaired, highlighting issues of hypocrisy among lawmakers regarding DUI offenses.
#ai-in-law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
#fbi
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Wait, Viral Video Judge Has Fines From Texas Ethics Commission?!? - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron faces fines for delinquent filings amid controversy over his courtroom behavior and past transgressions.
#prosecutorial-misconduct
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY prosecutor who hid evidence is eying a return to law. Professors want him disbarred.

Prosecutor Glenn Kurtzrock's misconduct led to his resignation, wrongful imprisonment, and ongoing efforts to block his return to practicing law.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY prosecutor who hid evidence is eying a return to law. Professors want him disbarred.

Prosecutor Glenn Kurtzrock's misconduct led to his resignation, wrongful imprisonment, and ongoing efforts to block his return to practicing law.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
US politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Pam Bondi... You're Fired! - Above the Law

Donald Trump is reportedly firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, who will transition to a private sector job, with Todd Blanche taking over temporarily.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Bracket Challenge Continues: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License? - Above the Law

The 2026 March Madness bracket features controversial legal figures and their questionable decisions in the John Eastman Region.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Saving The Worst For Last: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License? - Above the Law

Stephen Miller influences the administration's legal strategy despite not being a lawyer, while Emil Bove and Harmeet Dhillon have controversial records in the DOJ.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge's 'Vulgar Barroom Talk,' Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More - Above the Law

Department of Justice attorneys are departing en masse due to pressure to ignore legal ethics rules, resulting in poorly prepared briefs, unprepared attorneys, and violated court orders.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump DOJ Failed to Get 1 Grand Jury Vote to Indict Dems

The Department of Justice needed yes votes from 12 grand jurors on a panel of 16-23 members in order to indict six Democratic members of Congress in connection with a video in which the lawmakers urged troops to refuse illegal orders. They reportedly got none. According to a report from Ryan J. Reilly of NBC News, not one of the empaneled grand jury members bought the DOJ's arguments in the case against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ),
US politics
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Failed indictment of 6 Democratic lawmakers blamed on Jeanine Pirro-picked prosecutors

Jeanine Pirro hired an inexperienced dance photographer-lawyer to pursue failed indictments of six Democratic lawmakers over a PSA urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ex-DOJ Prosecutor Alleges Staggering Trump Corruption at Hearing on Somali Fraud: Millions Stolen and Hundreds Killed'

Like all Minnesotans, like all Americans who have heard this story, I am deeply distressed by the fraud on the state's social service programs. Most notably, in 2022, the Department of Justice indicted 47 people for stealing an estimated $246 million in funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. As late as 2025, 78 people have been indicted as part of the scheme and 56 have pleaded guilty,
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judicial Candidate Learns The Hard Way That Extortion Is Not A Campaign Strategy - Above the Law

Incumbent Judge Lauren Reeder successfully removed challenger Kimberly McTorry from the ballot after a court found allegations of coercion, coordinated social-media pressure, and forged or invalid signatures.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

How Bill and Hillary Clinton Could Soon Become Criminal Defendants

Republicans have sought Clinton criminal prosecutions for decades; recent refusal to comply with Epstein subpoenas may prompt a politicized DOJ to pursue criminal contempt charges.
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