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Cole: Contempt Proceeding ‘Unwarranted’ in Fast and Furious Inquiry
The contempt proceedings would be “ill-advised” and “unprecedented,” the Deputy Attorney General wrote.
Leahy Calls for DOJ Review of Sheriff Joe’s Federal Dollars
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman wants an investigation of how the $25 million has been spent since 2000.
Republican Lawmakers Push Holder for Special Counsel in MF Global Probe
Former CEO John Corzine’s political ties might give the perception of a conflict of interest, the lawmakers said, and thus a special investigator should be appointed.
Two Judges Nominated to District Court Bench
Frank Paul Geraci, Jr., has been nominated in the Western District of New York and Fernando M. Olguin was tapped for a seat in the Central District of California.
Officers Killed in Line of Duty Up in 2011
The FBI’s data showed that 72 law enforcement officers were killed in 2011 — up from 56 in 2010.
Single Attorney in Texas’s Southern District Escapes Recusal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Wynne will be the only prosecutor from Texas’s Southern District prosecuting the corruption case against Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos and his former law partner.
Outed Sheriff Drops Congressional Bid in Arizona
Paul Babeu will instead focus on re-election as sheriff of Pinal County, Ariz.
House Amendment to Keep Four DOJ Antitrust Field Offices Open Fails
House Representatives whose failed amendment to keep four Department of Justice antitrust offices open hope to do better at a meeting being scheduled with department officials.
U.S. Denies Supervisors Knew of Prosecutor’s Online Comments
Public Integrity Section prosecutors Peter Koski and Brian Lichter are heading up the case after the New Orleans U.S. Attorney’s office was forced to recuse itself.
Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe – Again
After negotiations came to a halt last month, the DOJ is suing Sheriff Joe again.
Former DOJ Inspector General the Likely Independent Investigator for SEC Misconduct Probe
Michael Bromwich, department inspector general from 1994 to 1999, is the likely candidate to head up the SEC inquiry.
Lead FBI Agent in Stevens Case Undergoing Internal Ethics Review
FBI Agent Mary Beth Kepner is undergoing Office of Professional Responsibility review.
House Cuts $1M from DOJ Budget for Silence on Fast and Furious
The House voted Tuesday to cut $1 million from the Department of Justice’s proposed 2013 budget in response to the DOJ’s failure to respond to a subpoena about the “Fast and Furious” gun-tracing program.
Former U.S. Attorneys Clinch GOP Primaries
In Republican-dominated districts, the two former prosecutors are likely to win the general election in November.
Holder Tackles Top Issues on College Campuses
The attorney general is busy this law school graduation season, speaking at at least three commencement ceremonies this month.
Longtime Civil Division Leader Dies of Cancer
Michael F. Hertz helped to pioneer use of the False Claims Act to fight fraud during his tenure with the Civil Division.
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Abbott to Pay $1.5 Billion for Unlawfully Promoting a Drug
Whistleblowers receive $84 million from the settlement under the False Claims Act.
Shooting Blanks in Nebraska: Fast and Furious Fizzles as Issue
What if a candidate held a town hall meeting and no one showed up? Actually…
Prosecutors Fret Sentence Lengths for Export Crimes
Even as prohibitions on Iran increase, the Justice Department says it struggles to get proper sentences for sanctions and export crimes that could impact national security.
Sen. Kohl Asks Holder to Review Proposed Closure of Antitrust Field Offices
The senator took action after reading a letter sent to Main Justice from twelve of the field office managers, warning of decreased enforcement.
