Justice News

Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officer Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Inmate in His Custody

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) Corrections Officer, Robert D. Smith, 39, was sentenced today in federal court to 24 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for sexually abusing an inmate while he was a corrections officer at the Federal Correctional Institution, in Aliceville, Alabama (FCI-Aliceville).

Justice Department Sues Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on Lawsuit Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Thank you, Mr. Attorney General — and good morning, everyone.

Justice Department Sues Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Justice Department, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (Live Nation-Ticketmaster) for monopolization and other unlawful conduct that thwarts competition in markets across the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit, which includes a request for structural relief, seeks to restore competition in the live concert industry, provide better choices at lower prices for fans, and open venue doors for working musicians and other performance artists.

Ringleader and Company Insider Plead Guilty to Defrauding Biochemical Company and Diverting Products to China Using Falsified Export Documents

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Justice Department today announced that Pen Yu, aka Ben Yu, 51, of Gibsonton, Florida, and Gregory Muñoz, 45, of Minneola, Florida, have each pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently procure deeply discounted products from Massachusetts biochemical company Sigma-Aldrich Inc., doing business as MilliporeSigma, and export them to China using falsified export documents.

Justice Department Leadership Honors Service and Sacrifice of Nation’s Law Enforcement for Police Week

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Last week, in recognition of National Police Week, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer joined law enforcement partners to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

Man Arrested for Producing, Distributing, and Possessing AI-Generated Images of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A Wisconsin man was arrested last week on criminal charges related to his alleged production, distribution, and possession of AI-generated images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and his transfer of similar sexually explicit AI-generated images to a minor.

Justice Department Announces Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Justice Department today announced an important new resource for prosecutors. The Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims, written by prosecutors for prosecutors, sets out five principles that, if implemented, will lead to better outcomes for victims, safer communities, and greater accountability for perpetrators of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested for Laundering At Least $73M Through Shell Companies Tied to Cryptocurrency Investment Scams

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An indictment was unsealed in the Central District of California yesterday charging two Chinese nationals alleging they played leading roles in a scheme to launder proceeds from cryptocurrency investment scams.

Seven Sinaloa Cartel Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The defendants previously pleaded guilty in this matter.

Two Brothers Arrested for Attacking Ethereum Blockchain and Stealing $25M in Cryptocurrency

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An indictment was unsealed today charging Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, of Boston, and James Pepaire-Bueno, 28, of New York, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges in the indictment arise from an alleged novel scheme by the defendants to exploit the very integrity of the Ethereum blockchain to fraudulently obtain approximately $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12 seconds. Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Peraire-Bueno were arrested yesterday in Boston and New York, respectively, and will be presented this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson for the District of Massachusetts and U.S. Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo for the Southern District of New York.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Convenes Election Threats Task Force Meeting

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Election Threats Task Force Meeting

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Good afternoon, everyone. The Department of Justice has no more important mission than keeping our communities safe.

Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Trip to California and Participation in the 2024 RSA Cybersecurity Conference

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to San Francisco this week to participate in the 2024 RSA Cybersecurity Conference and underscore the Justice Department’s efforts to combat cybercrime and other persistent and emerging threats to national security, including the abuse of disruptive technologies, particularly AI.

Former Federal Correctional Officer Indicted for Sexual Acts with an Inmate

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

An indictment was unsealed today charging a former correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Tallahassee with sexual acts with an inmate in federal custody.

Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller Delivers Remarks at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Workers’ Memorial Service

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Thank you, Director Peters, for that kind welcome and introduction — and thank you for your steadfast and inspiring leadership of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

BTC-e Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A Russian national pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit money laundering related to his role in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017.

Sodinokibi/REvil Affiliate Sentenced for Role in $700M Ransomware Scheme

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A Ukrainian national was sentenced today to 13 years and seven months in prison and ordered to pay over $16 million in restitution for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments.

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Unlawfully Export Dual-Use Electronics Used in Russian Military Drones

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Nikolay Grigorev, 36, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States for his role in an illicit export control scheme to ship electronic components from the United States to companies affiliated with the Russian military

Kansas Man Indicted for Stealing 41 Firearms

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A Kansas man was arrested yesterday while crossing the border from Mexico back into the United States after being indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing 41 firearms from a gun store in Raytown, Missouri.

Justice Department Hosts Trilateral Summit on Disruptive Technology

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Disruptive Technology Protection Network Summit

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Good morning and welcome. It’s a pleasure to join you all today.

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at ATF’s Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at ATF’s Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

I’m honored to be joining all of you today to help open ATF’s Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit.

Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Trip to Detroit and Chicago

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to Detroit and Chicago this week to highlight the Justice Department’s work with state and local law enforcement to successfully drive down violent crime across the United States.