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#money-laundering

The DEA gave $200,000 to a money launderer called 'the Englishman.' He stole it

Daniel Zilke sentenced to seven years for laundering drug money and aiding drug distribution schemes spanning five years.

TD Bank employee arrested and charged in connection with money laundering case | CBC News

A former TD Bank employee has been charged with facilitating money laundering, linked to a larger investigation resulting in massive fines against the bank.

Samourai Developers Appear Together In Court For First Time At Status Conference

The court proceedings for Samourai Wallet developers revealed the complexities of their case and ongoing discovery challenges.

The DEA gave $200,000 to a money launderer called 'the Englishman.' He stole it

Daniel Zilke sentenced to seven years for laundering drug money and aiding drug distribution schemes spanning five years.

TD Bank employee arrested and charged in connection with money laundering case | CBC News

A former TD Bank employee has been charged with facilitating money laundering, linked to a larger investigation resulting in massive fines against the bank.

Samourai Developers Appear Together In Court For First Time At Status Conference

The court proceedings for Samourai Wallet developers revealed the complexities of their case and ongoing discovery challenges.
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#harmeet-dhillon

Trump taps SF legal firebrand to lead civil rights enforcement

Harmeet Dhillon has been nominated as assistant attorney general for civil rights under Trump, emphasizing a commitment to protect and enforce civil rights effectively.

Trump names California Republican Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post

Harmeet Dhillon's nomination to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division raises concerns about her commitment to traditional civil rights advocacy.

Trump taps SF legal firebrand to lead civil rights enforcement

Harmeet Dhillon has been nominated as assistant attorney general for civil rights under Trump, emphasizing a commitment to protect and enforce civil rights effectively.

Trump names California Republican Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post

Harmeet Dhillon's nomination to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division raises concerns about her commitment to traditional civil rights advocacy.
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#google

What Google Off-loading Chrome Would Mean for Users

Google's dominance in search and browsing raises concerns over monopolistic behaviors, prompting legal actions for structural changes.

Google may have to divest Android and Chrome

The U.S. Department of Justice may forcibly separate Google's major products to reduce its monopoly and encourage competition in the tech landscape.

Google Ads Antitrust Trial Winds to a Close

Google is facing a court case over alleged monopolistic practices in online advertising.

Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics

Google is accused of anti-competitive practices in display advertising, impacting costs for publishers and advertisers, according to the US Department of Justice.

Google is 'once, twice, three times a monopolist,' says the Justice Department

The U.S. antitrust case against Google centers around its advertising business, with implications for regulation and interpretation of monopoly.

US considers Google breakup in landmark antitrust case; Boeing pulls pay offer business live

US government is considering breaking up Google to combat its monopoly in online search.

What Google Off-loading Chrome Would Mean for Users

Google's dominance in search and browsing raises concerns over monopolistic behaviors, prompting legal actions for structural changes.

Google may have to divest Android and Chrome

The U.S. Department of Justice may forcibly separate Google's major products to reduce its monopoly and encourage competition in the tech landscape.

Google Ads Antitrust Trial Winds to a Close

Google is facing a court case over alleged monopolistic practices in online advertising.

Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics

Google is accused of anti-competitive practices in display advertising, impacting costs for publishers and advertisers, according to the US Department of Justice.

Google is 'once, twice, three times a monopolist,' says the Justice Department

The U.S. antitrust case against Google centers around its advertising business, with implications for regulation and interpretation of monopoly.

US considers Google breakup in landmark antitrust case; Boeing pulls pay offer business live

US government is considering breaking up Google to combat its monopoly in online search.
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The Adani Group has lost $55 billion in market value since last week's shock indictment of billionaire founder

The Adani Group has lost nearly $55 billion in market value following fraud allegations against its founder and officials.

'The king is back:' Binance billionaire CZ plots life after prison

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, embraces a new chapter after his release from prison, opting to step back from leading the exchange.
#cybercrime

US charges four FIN9-linked hackers after $71 million cybercrime spree

Four alleged members of the FIN9 cybercrime gang have been charged in the US for causing over $71 million in losses through phishing and supply chain attacks.

MIT students stole $25M in seconds by exploiting ETH blockchain bug, DOJ says

Highly educated brothers executed a rapid $25 million heist by manipulating the ethereum blockchain, challenging its integrity.

Two alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan named, charged

Anonymous Sudan's alleged operators have been publicly identified, marking a significant development in cybercrime prosecution.
The indictment reveals extensive cyberattacks on crucial US infrastructures attributed to Anonymous Sudan.

Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks

Two Sudanese nationals allegedly carried out over 35,000 global DDoS attacks under the guise of 'hacktivism', causing severe harm and demanding ransoms.

US charges four FIN9-linked hackers after $71 million cybercrime spree

Four alleged members of the FIN9 cybercrime gang have been charged in the US for causing over $71 million in losses through phishing and supply chain attacks.

MIT students stole $25M in seconds by exploiting ETH blockchain bug, DOJ says

Highly educated brothers executed a rapid $25 million heist by manipulating the ethereum blockchain, challenging its integrity.

Two alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan named, charged

Anonymous Sudan's alleged operators have been publicly identified, marking a significant development in cybercrime prosecution.
The indictment reveals extensive cyberattacks on crucial US infrastructures attributed to Anonymous Sudan.

Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks

Two Sudanese nationals allegedly carried out over 35,000 global DDoS attacks under the guise of 'hacktivism', causing severe harm and demanding ransoms.
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The Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off of voter rolls

Virginia election officials are being sued for allegedly violating federal law by improperly updating voter rolls close to elections.

DOJ, Microsoft seize 107 domains used in Russian attacks

The DOJ and Microsoft disrupted Russian hacking operations by seizing domains used for phishing US government agencies and various organizations.

US justice department announces investigation into Tulsa race massacre

The DoJ is conducting a federal investigation into the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, marking a significant step towards addressing historical injustices.
#cybersecurity

US authorities charge seven over Chinese hacking | Computer Weekly

The US DoJ has unsealed an indictment against 7 Chinese nationals for hacking.
The indictment accuses APT31 of a long campaign of espionage for the Chinese government.

US citizen charged with aiding North Korean hackers moonlighting as tech workers

The US Department of Justice charged a Nashville resident for aiding North Korean hackers in gaining positions at US and UK tech firms to steal information and fund DPRK's weapons program.

DOJ indicts Iranians for alleged Trump campaign 'hack-and-leak' scheme

Iranian hackers targeted Trump's 2020 campaign through cyberattacks, stealing sensitive information and compromising campaign integrity. The US has charged three individuals for their actions.

US authorities charge seven over Chinese hacking | Computer Weekly

The US DoJ has unsealed an indictment against 7 Chinese nationals for hacking.
The indictment accuses APT31 of a long campaign of espionage for the Chinese government.

US citizen charged with aiding North Korean hackers moonlighting as tech workers

The US Department of Justice charged a Nashville resident for aiding North Korean hackers in gaining positions at US and UK tech firms to steal information and fund DPRK's weapons program.

DOJ indicts Iranians for alleged Trump campaign 'hack-and-leak' scheme

Iranian hackers targeted Trump's 2020 campaign through cyberattacks, stealing sensitive information and compromising campaign integrity. The US has charged three individuals for their actions.
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Brooklyn to receive federal resources to prosecute domestic violence offenders with illegal firearms

The Justice Department is prioritizing Brooklyn to combat domestic violence and illegal firearm possession under the Violence Against Women Act.
#antitrust-lawsuit

Justice Dept. sues Visa for stifling credit and debit card competition

Visa is facing an antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

The Antitrust Case Against Apple Argues It Has a Stranglehold on the Future

The DOJ filed a strong antitrust lawsuit against Apple in a move seen as critical for the future of technology.
The case targets Apple's control over its smartphone market, alleging anti-competitive practices and the need for more innovation.

Justice Dept. sues Visa for stifling credit and debit card competition

Visa is facing an antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

The Antitrust Case Against Apple Argues It Has a Stranglehold on the Future

The DOJ filed a strong antitrust lawsuit against Apple in a move seen as critical for the future of technology.
The case targets Apple's control over its smartphone market, alleging anti-competitive practices and the need for more innovation.
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US Justice Dept seeks $100m for Baltimore Key bridge collapse

The US Department of Justice is suing the owner and operator of a cargo tanker involved in a deadly bridge collision.

Why the DOJ's Charges Against Hamas Leadership Are Not Just Empty Symbolism

DOJ's unsealing of terrorism charges against Hamas leaders is a significant step towards justice for the Oct. 7 attacks.
Charges counter false narratives and affirm justice for victims' families.

U.S. Seizes 32 Pro-Russian Propaganda Domains in Major Disinformation Crackdown

The U.S. has taken decisive action against pro-Russian propaganda efforts to protect democratic processes and international support for Ukraine.
#tiktok

The Justice Department sues TikTok for breaking child privacy laws

TikTok faces US DOJ lawsuit for violating child privacy laws.

DOJ lawsuit against TikTok will focus on children's privacy

The U.S. Department of Justice's upcoming lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children's privacy violations rather than misleading adult users about data privacy.

US accuses TikTok of sending personal data to China in new filing

The Department of Justice alleges TikTok shared US user data with China via an internal tool, raising concerns about access to sensitive information.

The Justice Department sues TikTok for breaking child privacy laws

TikTok faces US DOJ lawsuit for violating child privacy laws.

DOJ lawsuit against TikTok will focus on children's privacy

The U.S. Department of Justice's upcoming lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children's privacy violations rather than misleading adult users about data privacy.

US accuses TikTok of sending personal data to China in new filing

The Department of Justice alleges TikTok shared US user data with China via an internal tool, raising concerns about access to sensitive information.
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#nvidia

Nvidia faces two DOJ antitrust probes over market dominance

The US DOJ has initiated two antitrust investigations into Nvidia over its AI business acquisitions and alleged market dominance abuse.

DoJ makes move as AI antitrust storm gathers round Nvidia

The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of Run:ai for potential antitrust concerns.

Nvidia faces two DOJ antitrust probes over market dominance

The US DOJ has initiated two antitrust investigations into Nvidia over its AI business acquisitions and alleged market dominance abuse.

DoJ makes move as AI antitrust storm gathers round Nvidia

The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of Run:ai for potential antitrust concerns.
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The Elimination Of Boston Condo Buyer Agents Continues Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The U.S. Department of Justice remains neutral on impending real estate industry changes.
Boston condo buyer-agents face challenges due to evolving commission structures and market forces.
#apple

The lock-in problem at the heart of the Apple monopoly lawsuit

Apple's protective policies limit competition by making it difficult for iPhone users to switch to other devices.
Apple restricts messaging features between iOS and Android users, leading to social pressure to stay on iPhone.

4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case

Apple accused of illegally suppressing competition
DOJ references Apple executives' emails to make case

The lock-in problem at the heart of the Apple monopoly lawsuit

Apple's protective policies limit competition by making it difficult for iPhone users to switch to other devices.
Apple restricts messaging features between iOS and Android users, leading to social pressure to stay on iPhone.

4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case

Apple accused of illegally suppressing competition
DOJ references Apple executives' emails to make case
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US charges Iranian with attacks against defense contractors

Iranian national indicted for cyber espionage
Spear phishing and hacking techniques used to compromise US targets

Biden's crackdown on sales of Americans' data to China & Russia reverberates across adland

Data brokers barred from selling US consumers' data to specific countries.
The US Department of Justice will create protections for sensitive data categories like financial and health information.

Biden classified documents special counsel report: six key takeaways

The US Department of Justice special counsel concluded that Joe Biden willfully kept and shared classified information after his vice-presidency, but he will not face criminal charges.
Biden's team criticized the report, citing inappropriate comments and investigative excess.

Disgraced Armenian Official's LA Mansion Lists at $40M

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the forfeiture of a $64 million mansion owned by the former finance minister of Armenia.
The mansion, located in Holmby Hills, California, has been relisted for $40 million and is being sold by WRH LLC.

Foreign governments use push notifications for surveillance

Government agencies in unspecified countries have compelled Apple and Google to hand over push notification data.
US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Justice to revise its rules to allow Apple and Google to reveal demands for push notification records.

US charges 193 people in $2.7bn healthcare fraud crackdown

Healthcare fraud crackdown in the US resulted in charges against nearly 200 people for false claims exceeding $2.7 billion, including a $900m scheme in Arizona.

WhisperGate Russian suspect indicted, US offers $10m bounty

A Russian citizen indicted by the US for cyberattacks on Ukrainian government and allies could face up to five years in prison.

Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal With U.S. DoJ

Julian Assange is now a free man after a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice.

January 6 investigation lingers as 2024 election nears

The investigation into the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol continues, with over 1,400 people charged with various crimes.

YouTube critics ask US to probe video site's 'living room dominance' By Reuters

Competition watchdog groups urge U.S. Department of Justice to investigate YouTube's dominance in home entertainment.
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