insert_link World NYC Mayor Adams Faces Pressure as DA Resigns Over Charges New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him. It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration. Mitch McCann reports: today15 February, 2025
insert_link World US orders antisemitism task force for schools and universities The US Justice Department has started a task force to combat antisemitism in places of education. The multi-agency group will tackle the issues following a rise in incidents at US schools and universities. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Report on criminal case says there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump A report has been released detailing the Justice Department's case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith had prepared a four-count indictment accusing Mr Trump of plotting to obstruct the collection and certification of votes in 2020 – which had to be dropped as he is about to be president again. Caroline Malone has more from Washington. today15 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S Court Blocks DOJ Report on Major Trump Probe The U.S Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump. The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump. Mitch McCann reports: today8 January, 2025
insert_link World Federal criminal cases against Donald Trump dropped US President-elect Donald Trump looks set to escape trial for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result after investigators filed a motion to drop the case. Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the charges against the former President due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting President. Benji Hyer reports. today26 November, 2024
World Trump to nominate long-time ally as Attorney General Donald Trump plans to nominate his long-time ally Pamela Bondi as the US Attorney General. The pick comes after his first choice to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - withdrew his name from consideration due to concern over allegations of sexual misconduct. Ira Spitzer has more. today22 November, 2024
insert_link World In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World US accuses Russia of interfering with its presidential election US attorney general, Merrick Garland, says Russian President Vladamir Putin's inner circle directed companies to promote disinformation as part of a programme to influence the presidential election. The Justice Department has filed charges against two Moscow-based managers of state broadcaster RT, for allegedly paying content creators in America to pump pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation to US audiences. today5 September, 2024
insert_link World US Justice Department files new indictment against Trump for 2020 Election interference The US Justice Department has filed a new indictment against former president Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution for acts committed while in office. The revised 36-page indictment still includes the four crimes Trump is accused of committing, including conspiracy to defraud the US. The […] today28 August, 2024
