31 Mexican Mafia members and associates face murder, racketeering charges
The 33-count indictment includes charges for two murders, six attempted murders, drug and gun related charges as well as racketeering offenses.
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Man who allegedly left nooses for BLM supporters charged with hate crimes
Kenneth Pilon, 61, allegedly left nooses with handwritten notes attached in Michigan stores and parking lots.
Man charged with threatening Merriam Webster over gender definitions
The man could face prison time if convicted for what officials described as "despicable" and "hate-filled" messages.
21 charged in alleged $149 million COVID-19 fraud schemes
Physicians, marketers and medical businesses across nine U.S. federal districts are among those facing charges.
Justice Department will appeal mask ruling if CDC says mandate is still needed
The DOJ said Tuesday that it disagrees with a district court's decision to end the mask mandate.
Attorney General Merrick Garland tests positive for COVID-19
Garland, 69, is fully vaccinated and boosted.
MS-13 gang leader sentenced to life in prison
Miguel Angel Corea Diaz last year was convicted of multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
9 more people indicted in gun trafficking case involving 3 U.S. soldiers
The three Fort Campbell-based U.S. soldiers were indicted last year.
Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to U.S.
Hernández will have an opportunity to appeal the extradition decision.
Russian-American woman charged as foreign agent in NYC
Elena Branson allegedly corresponded directly with Vladimir Putin as he carried out an aggressive propaganda campaign.
DOJ sues Missouri over bill declaring several federal firearm laws invalid
The complaint alleges that the bill, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, is unconstitutional.
National Archives asks DOJ to investigate Trump
The National Archives has asked the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump's handling of official White House documents after some materials were retrieved from Mar-a-Lago. Nancy Cordes reports.
Judge rejects plea deal for man convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement from the Justice Department that would have averted a hate crimes trial for Travis McMichael after Arbery's family expressed outrage.
January 6 trials face delays
The hundreds of cases related to the assault on the U.S. Capitol are among the largest criminal prosecutions in American history. But more than a year after the January 6 attack, the pursuit of justice is facing new hurdles. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what's behind the delays.
DOJ forms new domestic terror unit
The Justice Department has announced it is forming a new domestic terrorism unit to help combat escalating threats from violent extremists in the U.S. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM with more about the decision.
Charter school founder accused of stealing funds
Seth Andrew was accused of stealing from school escrow accounts and using the funds to get a discount on a mortgage for an apartment in New York City.
Oath Keepers leader charged in Capitol attack
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and 10 associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy, the most serious charges yet in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Elaine Quijano has more on CBSN's "Red and Blue."
Justice Department to form domestic terrorism unit
The Justice Department will launch a new domestic terrorism unit. The new division was announced during testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Man charged for allegedly giving Olympians performance-enhancing drugs
The criminal charges are the first ever filed under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act enacted in 2020.
Justice Department to form new domestic terrorism unit
"The threat posed by domestic terrorism is on the rise," Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Hundreds arrested so far for Capitol attack
A year later, over 700 defendants have been charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. Charges range from entering restricted Capitol grounds to conspiracy. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge got an exclusive interview with Michael Sherwin, who formerly served as the U.S. Attorney for D.C. and processed the cases in the days after the attack. Herridge joins CBSN AM to discuss the investigation.
Former Capitol riot prosecutor discusses case
Hundreds of people are facing charges in connection with the events that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol nearly a year ago. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge spoke exclusively with the prosecutor who launched the probe and joined CBSN with more on her interview with Michael Sherwin.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule on Remain-in-Mexico policy
The Biden administration restarted the Trump-era border policy on a limited scale earlier this month to comply with court orders.
Some ICE agents to wear body cameras
Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin wearing body cameras in the new year as part of a six-month pilot program. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to discuss the details of the plan.
DOJ says inmates can remain on home confinement after pandemic ends
More than 7,700 inmates will be able to remain in home confinement under the bureau's control.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
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Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws
El-Sayed and Stevens feud ahead of key Michigan Senate race
U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
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