Carrie Johnson
Stories
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Politics
What we know about the indictment of Trump and his aide
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump and one of his aides, charging Trump with unlawfully retaining government secrets and obstruction.
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Law & Courts
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted by DOJ special counsel
Trump says he has been indicted as part of a special counsel probe into alleged mishandling of government secrets and obstruction. A special counsel spokesman said there was no comment at this time.
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Law & Courts
Former aide to President Trump testifies before a grand jury in Florida
Taylor Budowich's testimony is part of a parade of witnesses in the special counsel's classified documents probe.
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Law & Courts
Prison sexual assault victims can now petition for compassionate release
Advocates are hoping more survivors of sexual assaults in federal prison can use a new method to win early release.
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Law & Courts
Pence won't be charged in DOJ classified documents investigation
Two sources confirm the Justice Department sent a letter to former Vice President Mike Pence saying the investigation would close without any finding of criminal wrongdoing.
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Law & Courts
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy
The punishment for Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge could set the bar for others, including top members of the far-right Proud Boys group, this summer.
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Politics
Jury convicts 4 Proud Boys, including WA resident, on seditious conspiracy charge
After four months of trial, a jury has convicted Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and other members of the far-right club of seditious conspiracy for their roles on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Law & Courts
Trials have become an endangered species. A new effort is trying to change that
Advocates say defendants who go to trial face much longer prison sentences — a so-called trial penalty. It can even lead innocent people to strike plea deals.
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Law & Courts
Proud Boys operated as fighting force for Trump on Jan. 6, prosecutors say
Closing arguments in the landmark seditious conspiracy trial against five Proud Boys focused on their own words and the words of former President Trump.
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National
The ATF director explains what the bureau is doing about gun violence
The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives speaks out about mass shootings and what his agency is doing to help solve violent crimes.