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US Attorney General Criticized Over Epstein Files

Critics say not all records related to Epstein case have been released.

New York Courts Judicial Pinball

Disbarred attorney's $86K fee fight ricochets across seven judges, Manhattan Pols.

DOJ Releases List of 'Politically Exposed Persons' in Epstein Files

The letter includes an extensive list of high-profile individuals mentioned in the records, even if they had no known interaction with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.

Judges Overrule Trump Ally, Appoint New U.S. Attorney in Letitia James Case

The Department of Justice is outraged after a New York district court appointed a successor for one of its acting U.S. attorneys, deemed 'not lawfully serving' by the court.

DOJ Disputes Lawmaker's Claims About 'Random' Epstein Figures

Four individuals named by Rep. Ro Khanna have no apparent ties to the late sex offender, according to the Department of Justice.

DOJ Faces Setbacks in Indicting Administration Critics

Prosecutors unable to secure indictments against several high-profile figures

Top US Prosecutor Ousted After Judges Appoint Him

Donald Kinsella spent less than a day as U.S. Attorney for northern New York before being dismissed by the Justice Department.

Justice Department Fires Newly Appointed US Attorney in New York

Donald Kinsella was dismissed the same day federal judges unveiled his appointment to replace a prosecutor allied with the Trump administration.

DOJ Faces Challenges Securing Indictments Against Administration Critics

Grand juries have repeatedly rejected DOJ attempts to indict lawmakers and others seen as opponents of the president's agenda.

Prominent Ex-Obama Lawyer Signed Epstein Emails with 'xoxo' Amid Vulgar Jokes

Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, exchanged thousands of emails with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 conviction.

DOJ Fires Newly Appointed U.S. Attorney in Northern New York

The ongoing battle over who has the right to select U.S. attorneys takes another turn.

Newsmax Host Slams Trump DOJ Over Epstein Redactions

Calls for 'somebody to go to jail' over lack of transparency in Epstein files

Epstein Scandal Continues to Unfold

Investigative documents reveal victim identities were known to prosecutors

NY Times Legal Correspondent Launches New Newsletter

Adam Liptak aims to demystify the justice system with his new weekly newsletter, "The Docket"

Judges Appoint New US Attorney in Albany, But Justice Department Immediately Fires Him

The latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors

Top US Prosecutor Appointed by Judges Immediately Ousted

The Justice Department fired Donald Kinsella just a day after he was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for Northern New York

DOJ Fires U.S. Attorney After Judges Name Replacement

Newly appointed Donald Kinsella dismissed as federal judges take control of prosecutor selection.

Power-Mad NY Judge Helped Dem Pal, Scolded DA in Racial Rant

Westchester County judge censured for abuse of power, improper use of office

Legal Institutions Fail to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Columnist argues that organizations meant to defend incarcerated and underserved people are neglecting their duties

New York Court Dismisses Abortion Ad Case For Jurisdiction

Mayday Health lawsuit over South Dakota abortion pill ads ruled outside court's purview

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