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Published on October 16, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

Former Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation for Using Excessive Force Against Detainee

A former Louisiana sheriff’s office deputy was sentenced yesterday to 37 months in prison for assaulting a pretrial detainee. Javarrea Pouncy, 31, a former sergeant with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO), previously pleaded guilty to one count of …

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Published on October 16, 2024 - 02:37 GMT

Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Civil Rights Charges for Committing Sex Trafficking of Victims Addicted to Opioids and ...

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty today to four counts of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. According to court documents, Marvin Pompilus, 39, of …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:05 GMT

Justice Department to Monitor Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws in Portage County, Ohio

The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Portage County, Ohio, during the early voting period and on Election Day. The Justice Department enforces the federal voting rights laws that protect …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:05 GMT

Justice Department Secures $8M from Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation to Address Redlining in Black Communities in ...

The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (Fairway) has agreed to pay $8 million and a $1.9 million civil money penalty to resolve allegations that it engaged in a …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

California Businessman Sentenced for Tax Evasion

A California man was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for evading more than $1 million of individual and corporate income taxes owed to the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board. According to court documents and statements made in court, Haim Jerry …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Summary and Assessment of Agency 2024 Chief FOIA Officer Reports and New Guidelines for 2025 CFO Reports Issued

Today the Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to release its summary and assessment of agencies’ 2024 Chief FOIA Officer (CFO) Reports. OIP’s 2024 summary and assessment focuses on steps agencies have taken to improve FOIA administration in five …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Former Air Force Member Indicted for 2019 Sexual Assault at Air Base in the United Kingdom

A former U.S. Air Force member was charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Southern District of Florida with sexually assaulting another service member at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, in May 2019. The indictment charges James Loubeau, …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Virginia Contractor Settles False Claims Act Liability for Failing to Secure Medicare Beneficiary Data

ASRC Federal Data Solutions LLC (AFDS), headquartered in Reston, Virginia, has agreed to resolve False Claims Act allegations in connection with a government contract related to its storage of unsecured personally identifiable information of Medicare …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

Director Rachel Rossi Delivers Remarks for the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York’s Annual Awards Celebration

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good evening. Thank you for the generous introduction. Nic Rangel, thank you for your leadership and commitment to access to justice. I must thank Tammy Gaynor as well, for all your efforts to plan this convening and host …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

Readout of the Justice Department’s Interagency Convening on Advancing Equity in AI

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Wednesday convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the fourth such convening by the Civil Rights …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

California Home Health Agency and Owner Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan

Allstar Health Providers Inc., a California home health agency, and its owner, Maria Chua, have agreed to pay $399,990 to the United States to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act when they knowingly received and retained more than …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

Justice Department Sues South Bend, Indiana, for Discriminating Against Black and Female Police Officer Applicants

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the City of South Bend, Indiana, alleging that the hiring process for entry-level police officers at the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Specifically, the …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

Justice Department Sues Virginia for Violating Federal Law’s Prohibition on Systematic Efforts to Remove Voters Within 90 Days of ...

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Virginia, Virginia State Board of Elections and Virginia Commissioner of Elections to challenge a systematic state program aimed at removing voters from its election …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

U.S. Army Soldier Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison For Attempting to Assist ISIS to Conduct Deadly Ambush on U.S. Troops

Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, 24, of Stow, Ohio, was sentenced to 168 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 11:54 GMT

Justice Department Announces TD Bank's Guilty Plea for Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering Conspiracy Violations in $1.8B ...

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:23 GMT

Readout of Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer’s Participation in OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access ...

Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General (PDASG) Benjamin C. Mizer traveled to Ottawa, Canada, on Oct. 8-9, to represent the United States at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED) Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice. …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:23 GMT

The Justice Department’s Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today the appointment of three Assistant U.S. Trustees to ...

The Justice Department’s Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today the appointment of three Assistant U.S. Trustees to offices in Missouri, Ohio and Washington. Jill Parsons was appointed in September as the Assistant U.S. Trustee for the Kansas …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:23 GMT

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing TD Bank’s Guilty Plea for Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering ...

Remarks as Delivered Good afternoon everyone. Before we get started today, I want to extend my sympathy to the millions of Americans who’ve had their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. I know I speak for all of us in …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:23 GMT

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks Announcing TD Bank’s Guilty Plea for Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering ...

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Mr. Attorney General. Today, one of North America’s largest banks pleaded guilty to some of the most serious charges a financial institution can face. This case should serve as a warning and a reminder that we …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 01:23 GMT

Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Remarks Announcing TD Bank’s Guilty Plea for Bank ...

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo. I’m Nicole Argentieri, head of the Criminal Division. Today, we are announcing the guilty plea of TD Bank, the 10th largest retail bank in the United States, for Bank Secrecy Act …

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