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August 12, 2019

Barr moves to fast-track death penalty in instances of mass murder or slaying of officers

In a speech to the Fraternal Order of Police conference in New Orleans Monday, Attorney General William Barr promised to push for new legislation to swiftly carry out the death penalty for suspects who commit mass shootings or kill police officers.

August 12, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein's final days – and the legal cases that won’t die with him

In the final days of Jeffrey Epstein’s life, the high-flying financier who had once counted royalty and presidents among his friends was largely flying under the radar, communicating little from his eight-foot-square cell in a New York federal lockup.

August 12, 2019

Attorney General William Barr decries 'serious irregularities' in Epstein's detention, vows full investigation

Attorney General William Barr blasted corrections officials on Monday for what he described as “serious irregularities” at the New York federal prison where financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead. Barr vowed a full investigation by the FBI and the Justice Department inspector general. 

August 10, 2019

William Barr 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein death, says questions 'must be answered'

Attorney General William Barr said Saturday that he is “appalled” by the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – and said that he has spoken to the Department of Justice’s inspector general about opening a probe into the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide.

August 9, 2019

Brian Banks biopic puts spotlight on false rape allegations and the lives it destroys

A promising high school football star, Brian Banks lost 11 years of his life after being wrongfully accused of rape by a fellow Long Beach Poly student in 2002 and persuaded to plead no contest in a California court at just 17 years old.

August 8, 2019

Graham: New Bruce Ohr docs show FISA warrant against ex-Trump campaign aide a 'fraud'

New documents highlighting top Justice Department official Bruce Ohr's contact with ex-British spy Christopher Steele are the latest troubling development for the DOJ in 2016.

August 8, 2019

Ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe sues DOJ over dismissal

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe sued the Justice Department and the FBI Thursday over his dismissal from the bureau last year, arguing that the agencies bowed to political pressure from President Trump.

August 8, 2019

Fox Nation debuts 'American Justice' month, examining America's most vicious criminals

Fox Nation will take viewers behind the scenes this month with never-before-seen interviews, evidence, and reports for an exclusive look at America's most vicious criminals and what eventually brought them to justice.

August 6, 2019

FBI employees disciplined for unauthorized disclosures received lighter punishments after internal review, docs show

At least 14 FBI employees were referred to the agency's internal ethics office for unauthorized disclosures of classified or sensitive information in the last three years, according to FBI Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) documents obtained by the conservative transparency group Judicial Watch.

August 3, 2019

Andrew McCarthy: By not prosecuting Comey, Justice Department refuses to criminalize political disputes

A free society cannot stay free for long if the criminal justice system becomes a political weapon.