Documents tagged "Justice"
Found 72 documents with this tag
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The image is a photograph of an official document with text that appears to be from the U.S. Department of Justice. The document is dated June 21, 2018, and it contains multiple paragraphs discussing legal matters, presumably related to a case or policy decision. There are references to "United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California" and a section titled "United States v. State of California." The text is too small to read in detail, but it appears to be formal and informational. In the background, there is no distinct image that can provide additional context; the focus is solely on the document itself.
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The image shows a document with a postal stamp indicating it was received on March 1, 2017, from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Services, Crime Laboratory Services Division in Berkeley. The text is mostly visible as a white-out to obscure sensitive information. However, we can make out some details such as an address at 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. There are also references to a police incident number and the date of March 17, 2016. The document appears to be related to law enforcement or criminal investigation activities.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032448.txt
The document discusses a meeting where Kathy Ruemmler is talking to a reporter from the New York Times and mentioning that Trump has declared war on the Department of Justice, which is considered a bad move. The conversation also includes a mention of Jeff Yates being fired by Trump. The document emphasizes the confidentiality of its contents and warns against unauthorized use or disclosure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031972.txt
The document discusses a lawsuit against California, specifically its sanctuary policies for immigrants. Key people involved in the discussion include Thomas Fuller from New York Times, Justice Antonin Scalia, and Professor Vladeck from Yale University. The main topics covered are the legality of sanctuary city policies, immigration enforcement by federal versus state authorities, and political motivations behind lawsuits involving immigration issues.
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This document discusses the Department of Justice's investigation into a plea bargain awarded to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who is linked to Bill Clinton. The probe has been criticized by watchdogs for being tainted. The sender expresses skepticism about those trying to capitalize politically on this situation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031764.txt
The document discusses an investigation into Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy for allegedly trying to sell government influence. The focus of the investigation includes a plan to extradite a Chinese dissident and claims that Broidy sought $75 million in exchange for ending a Malaysian government corruption probe. It is also mentioned that there are ongoing investigations related to the Trump administration's ties with foreign officials, such as the one involving former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031533.txt
The explosion centered around Baylor University's football program and its handling of a rape trial involving a former player, Sam Ukwuachu. The trial sparked controversy and criticism about the university's culture towards sexual assault, leading to scrutiny from Texas Monthly and other media outlets. This led to a crisis for the school, particularly for Coach Art Briles and Drayton McLane Jr.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031447.txt
The document is a letter from an attorney at Martin G. Weinberg P.C. to Melanie Ann Pustay and Sean R. O'Neill regarding a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made by Jeffrey Epstein for records related to past FBI investigations involving him. The letter states that it has taken the FBI over 27 months to produce only two batches of documents, despite being informed that Mr. Epstein would pay the costs of copying. The attorney argues that this delay is unreasonable and violates the FOIA's requirements. The letter also mentions prior correspondence with the FBI regarding this matter, including letters dated May 1, 2015, and August 13, 2015, which are attached to the current letter.
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The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether attorneys committed professional misconduct in handling the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of molesting young girls and received just over a year in jail as part of his sentence. The inquiry is being handled by the Office of Professional Responsibility, which explores allegations of employee wrongdoing. However, even if it finds evidence of misconduct, its findings are not usually made public and may have limited consequences for the attorneys involved. The department revealed the investigation in response to questions from Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) about how the department handled its inquiry into Epstein's case.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031399.txt
The Miami U.S. Attorney's Office has recused itself from the Jeffrey Epstein case, and it will now be overseen by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta. The reassignment comes just days before a deadline for prosecutors to confer with the victims' attorneys. The Justice Department is still under pressure to look into the handling of the Epstein case after attorney general nominee William Barr committed to doing so during his confirmation hearing.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031396.txt
The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether attorneys committed "professional misconduct" in the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's child sex abuse case. The case had been the subject of an investigation by the Miami Herald, which revealed that then-US Attorney Alex Acosta, now President Trump's labor secretary, shelved a 53-page indictment that could have put Epstein behind bars for life. Epstein, who has connections to both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, assembled a high-powered legal team to address the allegations he faced, but ultimately pleaded guilty in 2008 only to state charges of soliciting prostitution. The investigation is being handled by the Office of Professional Responsibility, which typically results in employees being fired, but its findings are not usually made public.
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The Miami U.S. Attorney's Office has recused itself from a case involving multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing underage girls in Palm Beach, Florida. The Justice Department has reassigned the case to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta, where Byung J. "BJay" Pak, a former Georgia lawmaker, will oversee the case for the government. The deadline for prosecutors to confer with the victims' attorneys in an effort to settle the case is still in effect, and a federal judge has ruled that the original plea agreement broke the law by concealing it from the affected underage girls.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031171.txt
The Justice Department is investigating federal prosecutors for their handling of a plea deal in which Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier with political connections, avoided severe penalties for sexually abusing teenage girls in favor of a relatively light state conviction in Florida. The investigation was announced after US Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, called for an examination of whether professional misconduct occurred in the highly publicized case. Epstein is now 66 and lives on Little St. James Island off St. Thomas. He reached a non-prosecution deal with then-Miami US Attorney Alexander Acosta's office in 2008 to secretly end a federal sex abuse investigation that could have landed him behind bars for life.
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The Miami U.S. attorney's office has recused itself from the Jeffrey Epstein case due to its involvement in prior decisions related to Epstein. This means that the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia will oversee the case, which involves Epstein's victims and their attempts to seek justice for alleged crimes committed by Epstein, including abuse of underage girls. The reassignment has been criticized by some as a move to protect Epstein from facing consequences for his actions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030871.txt
In the document, Paul Krassner talks about the history of US elections and the electoral college system. He mentions that George Bush was elected president in 2000 due to the electoral college, while Al Gore won the national popular vote. Hillary Clinton announced plans to get rid of the electoral college as a senator but did not follow through on her promise when asked about it later. In 2016, Donald Trump was elected president based on the electoral college despite losing the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by "more than three million" individuals. Paul Krassner also mentions Vladimir Putin's role in the US election and the deaths of journalists at his hands.
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The document discusses the Justice Department's investigation into Michael Cohen, who was President Trump's personal attorney at the time of the report. The investigation is focused on possible political and government corruption related to Broidy's business dealings with Chinese and Malaysian officials, as well as his interactions with casino magnate Steve Wynn. Prosecutors have subpoenaed Wynn for records and communications related to Broidy. An attorney for Wynn, Reid Weingarten, declined to comment on the matter but said that Wynn is cooperating with the investigation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030486.txt
In an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Jes Staley and Peter Mandelson on January 24, 2010, the sender discusses a comparison between President John F. Kennedy's actions against U.S. Steel in 1962 and Barack Obama's threats to bankers at that time. The writer suggests that JFK took strong action by dressing down U.S. Steel publicly for threatening economic recovery and stability while Americans were fighting in Southeast Asia, whereas Obama only made generic populist rhetoric. U.S. Steel capitulated within two days after JFK threatened his brother's Justice Department with access to corporate records. The Times reported that Kennedy was at a high point in popular support after this incident.
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In an email exchange between Jeffrey E and Brad S Karp from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, it is suggested that there may be a confrontation with President Trump and the mother of all constitutional crises. The Special Counsel's office is mentioned as being nearly leak-proof since its inception more than a year ago and seemingly immune to the President's constant taunts. It is believed that Robert Mueller and his team have an aggressive legal theory for the indictment of the president for obstruction of Justice.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030200.txt
The document discusses whether it is possible for a sitting president to be indicted in the United States. It points out that there have been six instances where this question has been addressed through internal memos and briefs filed in litigation, and the government's position on the matter is not as clear-cut as often presented. The most recent opinion on the matter came from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) in 2000, but it is not binding on state prosecutors. The document argues that these issues are not foreclosed and highlights the complexity of criminal proceedings against presidents and vice presidents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030094.txt
The Virgin Islands Daily News reports on the ongoing case involving Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged sex trafficking operation. The Miami Herald has filed a motion to unseal documents that could reveal whether federal prosecutors covered up evidence in the case. Three months have passed since a judicial panel in New York heard arguments about whether to unseal these documents, but no final ruling has been made yet. Meanwhile, the victims and their attorneys are urging the court to find remedies for the violations committed by Epstein and his associates.