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Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DOJ Probe Into DEI Practices
BusinessReuterswsjFT+2Business Insiderinvesting-com1d ago5 sources

Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DOJ Probe Into DEI Practices

Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve a U.S. Department of Justice investigation alleging the firm engaged in discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The settlement concludes a fraud probe that examined whether the company's internal policies violated federal anti-discrimination laws.

US Justice Department Defends Comey Prosecution
WorldAl Jazeera7d ago

US Justice Department Defends Comey Prosecution

The US Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, who faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.

DOJ Files Grave Threat Charges Against VP Duterte
Worldinquirer15d ago

DOJ Files Grave Threat Charges Against VP Duterte

The Department of Justice has filed grave threat charges against Vice President Duterte in connection with an alleged threat related to the Marcos slay. This action underscores the principle that no one is above the law.

Rand Paul Pushes for Fauci Contempt Vote and DOJ Referral
PoliticsFox Newszerohedge20d ago2 sources

Rand Paul Pushes for Fauci Contempt Vote and DOJ Referral

Senator Rand Paul is advocating for a contempt vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci, predicting its passage and vowing a swift referral to the Department of Justice. This push follows contentious hearings and reflects a split within the GOP regarding the strategy.

Philippine Officials Dismiss Rumors of Senator Dela Rosa's Arrest
PoliticsRapplerinquirer22d ago2 sources

Philippine Officials Dismiss Rumors of Senator Dela Rosa's Arrest

Philippine government officials, including the Department of Justice and Department of Interior and Local Government, have dismissed widespread rumors of Senator Bato Dela Rosa's arrest. They attributed the rumors to fake news and denied any secret operations to transfer him to the ICC.

Politicsbloomberg1mo ago

Trump's Lawyer Blanche Addresses DOJ Claims

Trump's lawyer, Blanche, reportedly clarified details regarding the former president's interactions with the Department of Justice. The statement addresses ongoing legal and political discussions surrounding Trump's legal matters.

Philippine DOJ Forms Group to Resolve Clan Wars
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Philippine DOJ Forms Group to Resolve Clan Wars

The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines is establishing a technical working group with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) to address and prevent clan wars known as 'rido'.

Alibaba to Pay $600 Million to Settle US Illegal Drug Sales Probe
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Alibaba to Pay $600 Million to Settle US Illegal Drug Sales Probe

Alibaba and its US payments unit have agreed to pay $600 million to settle a US Department of Justice probe into allegations of facilitating illegal drug and drug paraphernalia sales. This settlement addresses charges that the e-commerce giant allowed such transactions on its platforms.

Trillanes Files Cyberlibel Raps Against Senators and Others
Politicsphilstar2mo ago

Trillanes Files Cyberlibel Raps Against Senators and Others

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the Department of Justice against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Rodante Marcoleta, along with 18 self-proclaimed 'bagmen,' for allegedly implicating him in a payoff scheme.

TikTok Settles Children's Privacy Lawsuit for $400 Million
PoliticsBBCFox Newsle-figaro+15telexdie-pressehvgfortuneobservadorYahoola-vanguardiaseeking-alpha+7 more4d ago18 sources

TikTok Settles Children's Privacy Lawsuit for $400 Million

TikTok has agreed to pay a $400 million settlement to the US Department of Justice to resolve a lawsuit alleging the platform violated children's privacy by collecting their personal data without consent. This settlement addresses concerns about the unauthorized collection of online personal information from minors.

DOJ Investigates Prestigious College for Alleged Discrimination
PoliticsFox NewsYahoo9d ago2 sources

DOJ Investigates Prestigious College for Alleged Discrimination

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into a prestigious college over allegations of discrimination favoring minority students. The probe will examine whether the institution's policies and practices violate anti-discrimination laws.

OpenAI Settles Worker Discrimination Claims for $3.2 Million
BusinessbloombergThe GuardianBusiness Insider+2hotnewsseeking-alpha22d ago5 sources

OpenAI Settles Worker Discrimination Claims for $3.2 Million

OpenAI has reached a $3.2 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the company discriminated against US workers. The settlement addresses allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.

Trump's DOJ Uses Rare 30-Year-Old Court to Deport Afghan Woman
WorldThe Independent27d ago

Trump's DOJ Uses Rare 30-Year-Old Court to Deport Afghan Woman

The Trump administration's Department of Justice is utilizing the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a court not used in 30 years, to deport 47-year-old Afghan national Nazira Haji Zada, who is the first person to face civil immigration charges there.

DOJ to Streamline Merger Reviews and Address Bullying Cases
PoliticsFTYahooseeking-alpha+2inquirerzerohedge1mo ago5 sources

DOJ to Streamline Merger Reviews and Address Bullying Cases

The US Department of Justice is set to streamline antitrust reviews of company mergers and has tasked prosecutors to handle bullying cases. Additionally, Rep. Jim Jordan has formally requested the DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith.

Lebanese President Aoun Meets Trump, Rubio to Discuss Regional Peace and Hezbollah
WorldNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+36NPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnzzukrainska-pravdafazSCMPder-standard+28 more1mo ago39 sources

Lebanese President Aoun Meets Trump, Rubio to Discuss Regional Peace and Hezbollah

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio in Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to the White House in 20 years. Discussions focused on regional peace efforts, the implementation of a trilateral framework, and the disarmament of Hezbollah, with Aoun reportedly seeking U.S. pressure on Israel.

Apple in Early Settlement Talks with DOJ Over Antitrust Lawsuit
PoliticsbloombergYahoochannel-news-asia+2seeking-alphazerohedge1mo ago5 sources

Apple in Early Settlement Talks with DOJ Over Antitrust Lawsuit

Apple is reportedly in early settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the antitrust lawsuit filed against the company in 2024. The talks aim to resolve the legal challenge concerning Apple's business practices.

NBI to Investigate 2019 SEA Games Hosting Issues
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

NBI to Investigate 2019 SEA Games Hosting Issues

The Department of Justice and the Palace are backing the National Bureau of Investigation's plan to probe issues surrounding the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 SEA Games. The NBI may summon individuals like Dizon to shed light on the investigation, which authorities insist is not meant to intimidate.

DOJ Charges Three Russians in $63M Cybercrime Scheme
TechnologyFox News1mo ago

DOJ Charges Three Russians in $63M Cybercrime Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three Russian nationals for allegedly operating 'bulletproof hosting' firms that facilitated ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks targeting American critical infrastructure, amounting to a $63 million scheme.

Caitlin Clark Becomes Focus of US Sports Culture War
PoliticsYahoo1mo ago

Caitlin Clark Becomes Focus of US Sports Culture War

WNBA star Caitlin Clark has been unwillingly drawn into a political culture war by Trump's allies, who are pushing for Department of Justice involvement in the league. This places her at the center of a debate she has long tried to avoid.

US Justice Department Defends Dropping Adani Criminal Charges
Politicsbloomberghindustan-timesn1-bih+2ndtvinquirer1mo ago5 sources

US Justice Department Defends Dropping Adani Criminal Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice has defended its decision to drop criminal charges in the Adani case, stating that the case should never have been brought and that courts cannot second-guess prosecutors. The department emphasized that not a single penny was lost in the case.

Brazil Defeats Japan 2-1 to Advance to World Cup Round of 16
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+57The GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newscbchelsingin-sanomatruvfazberlingske+49 more1mo ago60 sources

Brazil Defeats Japan 2-1 to Advance to World Cup Round of 16

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Japan with a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli, ensuring their progression to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The win ended Japan's World Cup journey despite their coach's belief that they are closing the gap on top teams.

Newsom-Linked Charities Under DOJ Scrutiny
PoliticsFox NewsYahoo1mo ago2 sources

Newsom-Linked Charities Under DOJ Scrutiny

Charities reportedly linked to Governor Newsom are under investigation by the Department of Justice. Details about the nature of the scrutiny are emerging, raising questions about their operations.

Trump Accuses Oil Firms of Price Gouging, Warns of DOJ Probe
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Trump Accuses Oil Firms of Price Gouging, Warns of DOJ Probe

Donald Trump has accused major oil companies of price gouging at petrol pumps, warning of a potential Department of Justice investigation into their practices. This accusation comes as a Michigan Senate candidate also alleged Trump kept a Canada-U.S. bridge closed to benefit a donor.

White House Seeks New Prosecution in Reflecting Pool Case
WorldFox News15d ago

White House Seeks New Prosecution in Reflecting Pool Case

The White House has asked the Department of Justice to consider a new misdemeanor prosecution in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case, following prosecutors' move to drop felony charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn.

Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy Charges Against Oath Keepers
PoliticsNYTwapoThe Guardian+2The Independentjerusalem-post22d ago5 sources

Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy Charges Against Oath Keepers

A US judge granted the Department of Justice's request to dismiss seditious conspiracy charges against members of the far-right Oath Keepers group involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. The judge expressed pain in granting the dismissal of these cases.

DOJ Investigates 20 DPWH Officials in Cebu for Alleged Graft
Politicsinquirer22d ago

DOJ Investigates 20 DPWH Officials in Cebu for Alleged Graft

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating 20 individuals, including a district engineer and other officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cebu province, for alleged graft and malversation related to infrastructure projects.

Philippines DOJ to Focus on Syndicate-Level Drug Cases
Worldinquirer27d ago

Philippines DOJ to Focus on Syndicate-Level Drug Cases

The Department of Justice in the Philippines announced a new policy to decongest illegal drug cases, with its anti-illegal drug task force now handling only syndicate-level crimes and cases involving public officers.

Philippine Palace Dismisses Assassination Threat and DOJ Influence Claims
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Philippine Palace Dismisses Assassination Threat and DOJ Influence Claims

The Philippine Palace has dismissed claims of an assassination plot against President Marcos, dubbed 'Oplan Romanov,' and rejected allegations of presidential influence over the Department of Justice as the 'lowest kind of argument.' This follows a threat made by Sara Duterte, which barbers questioned as unlikely to be formally documented.

Nurse Charged in Massive Healthcare Fraud Scheme
WorldThe Independent1mo ago

Nurse Charged in Massive Healthcare Fraud Scheme

A nurse has been charged in a massive healthcare fraud scheme, allegedly spending illicit gains on luxury items including a $594,000 Ferrari and an $865,000 necklace. The Department of Justice has charged 455 individuals in medical fraud schemes totaling $6.5 billion.

LPA Threatens Bicol, Visayas, Caraga Regions with Flooding
Worldinquirer1mo ago

LPA Threatens Bicol, Visayas, Caraga Regions with Flooding

Flood advisories have been issued for the Bicol, Visayas, and Caraga regions as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) poses a threat. Meanwhile, the Ombudsman has rejected the Department of Justice's recommendation regarding a flood-related case involving Villanueva.

Judge Orders DOJ to Unseal Hidden Epstein Files
WorldFox Newsmorgunbladid2mo ago2 sources

Judge Orders DOJ to Unseal Hidden Epstein Files

A Clinton-appointed judge has ordered the Department of Justice to unseal previously hidden Jeffrey Epstein files. The ruling demands the release of unredacted documents related to the case.