Carrie Johnson
Stories
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National
DOJ sues Missouri over its law restricting enforcement of federal gun laws
The Justice Department is suing Missouri over that state's firearm law, arguing it makes crime fighting more difficult and tramples on federal supremacy.
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Law & Courts
His brother died from gun violence. Now he fights violent crime at the Justice Dept.
The man who leads the criminal division at the Justice Department has a powerful personal story: One of his brothers died in gun violence and another is a police officer.
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Law & Courts
His brother was killed in 2004. Now he fights violent crime as a top Justice official
Kenneth Polite, head of the Criminal Division since July, wants to take the most dangerous people off the streets and spend more on preventing violence.
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National
How this top Justice official's family history impacted his view of crime and justice
The man who leads the criminal division at the Justice Department has a powerful personal story: one of his brothers died in gun violence and another is a police officer.
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Law & Courts
Attorney General pledges comprehensive response to violent crime
The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.
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National
How the Justice Department plans to help in the fight against violent crime
Justice Department officials speak out about a rise in homicides and shootings in many places across the country. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the federal government stands ready to help.
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Politics
Oath Keepers leader arrested, charged with conspiracy for Jan. 6 insurrection
The federal government has charged Stewart Rhodes and 10 others with seditious conspiracy in the most serious case to emerge from its investigation into the Capitol riot.
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Politics
Merrick Garland vows to keep following leads to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable
In a speech delivered Wednesday, the attorney general said the Justice Department "will follow the facts wherever they lead. ...The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last."
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Politics
Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot
Matthew Greene, 34, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two criminal charges: conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Politics
Prisoners sent to home confinement because of the pandemic might remain free
In a rare reversal, the Justice Department said the prison system has discretion to allow people released to home confinement during the pandemic to remain free.