The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Rite Aid Corp, accusing the pharmacy chain of illegally filling hundreds of thousands of prescriptions for controlled substances, including opioids, without recognizing "red flags". Vanita Gupta, Associate Attorney General, said that Rite Aid's pharmacists filled prescriptions with obvious red flags and intentionally deleted notes about suspicious prescribers. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department is using every tool to confront the opioid epidemic. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties and other relief to ensure Rite Aid complies with all applicable laws and regulations in the future.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has released a report finding that the Louisville Metro Police Department and the city of Louisville have violated citizens' constitutional and civil rights through the use of unreasonable tactics such as unjustified neck restraints, police dogs, and tasers. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the findings and said the LMPD has made strides to improve its practices since the investigation began. The Justice Department, the city of Louisville, and the LMPD have agreed in principle to a consent degree.
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a review of the Memphis Police Department in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by five officers from the now-disbanded SCORPION unit. The review will examine policies, practices, training, data and processes related to use of force, de-escalation, and other related topics. It is part of the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to ensure police departments across the country are held accountable for their actions, and is expected to take several months to complete.
This article discusses the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to file a lawsuit to block JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, a move that would create the fifth-largest carrier in the U.S. The lawsuit is seen as a test of President Joe Biden's aggressive antitrust strategy, and the Transportation Department is also expected to deny a transfer of Spirit's airline certificate. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes expressed disappointment but not surprise at the government's determination.
Seretse Clouden, a 42-year-old New Jersey man, is facing federal criminal charges after attempting to board a flight with firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, and fraudulent law enforcement credentials. Upon inspection, agents found three firearms, two .40 caliber Glock magazines, and a fake U.S. Marshal's badge. If convicted, Clouden could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He is currently in federal custody and is set to appear in court on February 2nd.
Three men have been charged with money laundering and murder-for-hire in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist, Masih Alinejad. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Rafat Amirov, Polad Omarov, and Khalid Mehdiyev in the Southern District of New York, and all three are currently in custody. Alinejad has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights in Iran and her courage in the face of danger has been an example to all.
The U.S. Department of Justice and eight states have filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company's dominance in digital advertising harms competition and has caused publishers to charge subscription or other fees. The complaint claims that Google has used its power to "neutralize or eliminate" rivals and to force advertisers to use its products. This is the fifth federal antitrust suit against Google since 2020, with the company yet to comment on the latest lawsuit.
Key takeaways: Abbott Laboratories is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation follows the closure of a baby-formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan,…