Jeff Mordock

Lezmond Mitchell, only Native American on federal death row, has execution date set

The Justice Department on Wednesday scheduled the execution of Lezmond Mitchell, the only Native American on federal death row, for late August, his attorneys said Wednesday.

July 29, 2020

Justice Department to send federal agents to fight crime in three U.S. cities

The Justice Department said Wednesday it will deploy nearly 100 federal agents to Detroit, Cleveland and Milwaukee as an expansion of its crime-fighting initiative dubbed "Operation Legend."

July 29, 2020

Charles Lieber, Harvard professor accused of working for China, hit with additional federal charges

Federal charges continue to mount against the former chairman of Harvard University's chemistry department who was indicted earlier this year for allegedly lying to investigators about his ties to a controversial Chinese talent recruitment program.

July 28, 2020

AG William Barr says he’s appointed another U.S. attorney to investigate Michael Flynn ‘unmasking’

Attorney General William P. Barr revealed Tuesday that he's appointed another U.S. attorney to investigate requests by top Obama officials to "unmask" President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

July 28, 2020

William Barr calls out Democrats’ refusal to condemn Portland violence

Attorney General William P. Barr on Tuesday called out Democrats' refusal to condemn the violence that has swept across Portland, Oregon, and other American cities.

July 28, 2020

AG William Barr defends DOJ independence, asks Democrats to name one ‘unmerited’ indictment

Attorney General William P. Barr on Tuesday defended his management of the Justice Department against Democrats' allegations that he has politicized it.

July 28, 2020

Nadler to Barr: You have ‘aided and abetted’ the worst failings of Trump

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler came out swinging against Attorney General William P. Barr Tuesday as the nation's top law enforcement officer made his first-ever appearance before a congressional panel.

July 28, 2020

Jerrold Nadler involved in car accident; Barr hearing delayed

Rep. Jerrold Nadler was in a car accident Tuesday on his way to a Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General William P. Barr.

July 28, 2020

Bill Barr rips Portland rioters as assault on US in House opening statement

Attorney General William P. Barr slammed rioters in Portland and other cities across the country, condemning their actions as "an assault on the United States," in a fiery opening statement released late Monday by the Justice Department ahead of his congressional testimony.

July 27, 2020

David Hines charged in $3.9 million coronavirus loan fraud

A Florida man allegedly scammed the federal program to help small businesses during the coronavirus crisis and then blew the funds on dating websites, luxury jewelry and a Lamborghini, according to court documents filed Monday.

July 27, 2020

Rand Paul attacker sentenced to additional prison time

The neighbor who attacked Sen. Rand Paul in 2017 was sentenced Monday to an additional eight months in prison for the assault.

July 27, 2020

Anthony Fauci ‘rookie’ baseball card sets sales record

A baseball card of Dr. Anthony Fauci released last week set a sales record, sports card giant Topps announced Monday.

July 27, 2020

Ghislaine Maxwell attorneys ask court to keep ‘sexualized’ videos, photos confidential

Defense attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge Monday to keep key evidence secret ahead of her trial, including nude photos and videos of purported victims.

July 27, 2020

Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison

A federal judge on Thursday ordered that Michael Cohen be released from prison, saying the government improperly retaliated against the president's former fixer and lawyer over his plans to release a tell-all book about Mr. Trump.

July 23, 2020

Police bias training push has startups racing to cash in

The racial justice movement has police departments nationwide desperately seeking training programs to help their officers navigate interactions with minorities, and it has spawned a cottage industry of companies offering training to overcome implicit bias.

July 22, 2020

House Democrats say fed crackdown on Portland protesters is ‘deeply disturbing’

The Democratic chairs of three House committees Monday slammed the Trump administration's actions against protesters in Portland, Oregon, as "deeply disturbing."

July 20, 2020

Donald Trump says Democrats are ‘physically afraid’ to stop violence by anarchists

President Trump vowed Monday to send more federal law enforcement agents into cities such as Portland, Oregon, to quell ongoing street violence, saying Democratic officials are "physically afraid" to confront anarchists and protesters.

July 20, 2020

Michael Flynn’s attorneys say federal judge has ‘hijacked’ case; they ask to deny bid for rehearing

Michael Flynn's legal team Monday accused the federal judge overseeing his criminal case of hijacking it for political purposes and asked a federal appeals court to deny his bid to keep the Justice Department's prosecution alive.

July 20, 2020

How Joe Biden lost a staunch political ally to Donald Trump

The National Association of Police Organizations endorsed President Trump's reelection last week, citing his "steadfast and very public support" for law enforcement.

July 19, 2020

Dustin Honken executed, third federal prisoner this week

The U.S. government Friday carried out its third execution this week, killing Dustin Lee Honken, a drug kingpin who killed five people in Iowa in 1993.

July 17, 2020