The Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Russian intelligence officers for a hacking campaign against U.S. and British government agencies, contractors, and NATO members. The campaign, which began in 2016 and lasted until 2022, was aimed at gathering intelligence and influencing British politics. If convicted, the two officers could face up to 20 years in prison and the Justice Department is seeking to extradite them and seize any assets they may have in the U.S.
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The U.S. Justice Department has charged four Russian nationals with war crimes in connection with the invasion of Ukraine, including unlawful confinement, torture and inhuman treatment, as well as one count of conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants have been identified and the victim is an American, but no additional information has been released. The case is yet to go to trial and the potential penalties for the defendants are unknown.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has pleaded guilty to violating U.S. laws to prevent money laundering and sanctions violations, resulting in a $4.3 billion fine and the stepping down of CEO Changpeng Zhao. The Justice Department's investigation into Binance serves as a reminder that cryptocurrency exchanges must comply with U.S. laws and regulations, and the government is willing to take action against companies that fail to do so.
Former President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are set to face off in a federal appeals court on Monday, as Trump's lawyers argue that a gag order imposed by District Judge Tanya Chutkan violates his constitutional rights. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an order pausing the gag order until they could hear arguments from both sides. The outcome of the hearing could have far-reaching implications for Trump's criminal trial and his ability to speak publicly about the case.
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Thursday concluding that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) violated federal criminal laws, including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports. The report found a "complex web of unlawful activity" and noted that Santos did not cooperate with the investigation. The Committee is recommending that the results of its probe be referred to the Justice Department for review and potential criminal charges.
Hunter Biden has filed a motion in federal court to subpoena former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr and other former Justice Department officials for documents and materials related to his ongoing criminal prosecution. The motion seeks to prove that the prosecution is politically motivated and vindictive, and requests any and all records or documents related to his investigation dating back to 2017. The court has yet to rule on the motion, and the Justice Department has yet to respond.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to postpone the May 2024 trial date in the special counsel's classified documents case. The Justice Department argued that the trial should not be delayed due to the "public interest in the prompt resolution of this case". The trial is expected to focus on the handling of sensitive government records by Trump and his administration, and the judge left open the possibility of pushing back the trial date at a later date.
Ten members and associates of the Gambino crime family have been arrested and charged with 16 counts of racketeering conspiracy, extortion, witness retaliation, and union-related crimes. The charges stem from an alleged attempt to strong-arm their way into New York City's garbage hauling and demolition businesses, with some defendants accused of using baseball bats to intimidate their victims. Six additional alleged organized crime members and associates were arrested in Italy as part of the operation. The U.S. Attorney's Office has stated that the arrests are part of an effort to "dominate the New York carting and demolition industries."