Tyre Nichols posed no threat before fatal police beating, prosecutor says

Defense lawyers say ex-Memphis officers acted according to their training when they pummeled Tyre Nichols. The prosecutor said they had no need to use force.

By Robert KlemkoSeptember 11, 2024

Jury picked in trial of ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing

Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten after being stopped by police in Memphis last year. Two officers pleaded guilty to federal charges; three others face trial.

By Robert KlemkoSeptember 10, 2024

Leaders of white nationalist platform charged for allegedly inspiring attacks

Federal prosecutors accused a man and a woman of using a white nationalist online platform to direct followers to kill immigrants and Black and Jewish people.

By Perry SteinSeptember 9, 2024

Russia’s election influence efforts show sophistication, officials say

Moscow is using “authentic U.S. voices” on major social media platforms to “launder” propaganda and divisive narratives aimed at swaying American audiences.

By Ellen NakashimaSeptember 7, 2024

Man charged with plotting attack on N.Y. Jewish center on Oct. 7 anniversary

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan allegedly claimed that he and his accomplices would carry out the largest terror attack inside the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001.

By Devlin BarrettSeptember 6, 2024

Despite Trump’s claims, killings are down. Feds credit real-time intelligence

A steep drop in crime is reversing the pandemic-era surge. Officials say the decline in homicides shows the value of focusing on speedy gun crime investigations.

By Devlin BarrettSeptember 6, 2024

Taking aim at devices that change legal weapons to illegal machine guns

Justice Department officials want to further crack down on devices used to illegally convert semi-automatic pistols and rifles into more powerful machine guns.

By Perry SteinSeptember 6, 2024

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax case, avoiding second criminal trial

Judge Mark Scarsi asked Hunter Biden if he understood a guilty plea meant he could face up to 17 years in prison and fines of up to $1.3 million. Biden said yes.

By Jessica Ogilvie, Matt Viser and Perry SteinSeptember 5, 2024

Trump-aligned Russian TV host charged in alleged sanctions scheme

A Russian American television host for a Russian media outlet faces criminal charges for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions and profiting from illicit payments.

By David Nakamura and Katie MettlerSeptember 5, 2024

Jury selection set to begin in Hunter Biden’s second trial, on taxes

After being convicted in June on gun charges, Hunter Biden is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 through 2019.

By Perry Stein and Matt ViserSeptember 5, 2024

Justice Dept. charges two Russian media operatives in alleged scheme

The Justice Department charged two Russian media executives in an alleged scheme that authorities say illegally funneled millions of dollars to a Tennessee-based company.

By David Nakamura, Catherine Belton and Will SommerSeptember 4, 2024

U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing Oct. 7 attack

In addition to charging Hamas leaders with terrorism, the Justice Department is investigating the killing in Gaza last week of U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

By Devlin Barrett and Perry SteinSeptember 3, 2024

Former aide to N.Y. governors charged with secretly helping China

Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of accepting millions of dollars in kickbacks in exchange for pushing political actions to benefit China.

By Devlin BarrettSeptember 3, 2024

How China extended its repression into an American city

Events in San Francisco illustrate how the Chinese Communist Party is willing to target people exercising their First Amendment rights in an American city.

By Shibani Mahtani, Meg Kelly, Cate Brown, Cate Cadell, Ellen Nakashima and Chris DehghanpoorSeptember 3, 2024

U.S. seizes airplane used by Venezuela’s President Maduro

Officials say the aircraft was illegally purchased and smuggled out of Florida. Its seizure reflects growing tensions between the two countries.

By Joel Achenbach and Samantha SchmidtSeptember 2, 2024

Choice facing N.Y. judge: Does Taliban leader get war-related immunity?

Judge Katherine Polk Failla’s ruling could significantly truncate charges against Haji Najibullah, alleged orchestrator of a deadly attack on a military convoy.

By Shayna JacobsSeptember 1, 2024

FBI still falls short in child sex abuse cases, inspector general says

In one egregious example, a suspect allegedly victimized a second minor after the FBI became aware of abuse allegations but failed to notify local authorities.

By Devlin BarrettAugust 29, 2024

U.S. Army soldier charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse images

U.S. Army soldier Seth Herrera used artificial intelligence to generate explicit images of children he knew, according to prosecutors.

By Pranshu VermaAugust 27, 2024

Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police. Trump would halt such efforts.

Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.

By David Nakamura and Robert KlemkoAugust 27, 2024

Man charged with 2021-22 death threats to Ariz., Colo. election officials

The Justice Department charged a Colorado man for making death threats to election officials in 2021-22.

By David NakamuraAugust 26, 2024