Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system
The Guardian's new investigative podcast, 'Off Duty,' examines the controversial conviction of Alexander Villa for the murder of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, raising serious questions about the integrity of the judicial process.
For the DEA, the Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is the 'Pablo Escobar of the modern era'
Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan drug trafficker, was denied bail and is facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US after his arrest in Bolivia.
Man charged in $90M Medicare fraud scheme; DOJ says suspect may have entered US illegally
Anar Rustamov, a foreign national, has been charged with health care fraud involving a scheme to steal over $90 million from Medicare.
Annette Ramelsberger and Bernhard Schlink: Who Provides Us Justice?
Bestselling author Bernhard Schlink and court reporter Annette Ramelsberger discuss the fairness of the judicial system and the limits of the quest for justice in a recent interview.
Special investigator against Trump: Reports say former FBI chief Mueller has died
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special investigator into the Russian interference in the 2016 US election, has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.
Stole 46 million dollars in cryptocurrency: Federal contractor allegedly arrested by the FBI in the Caribbean
Federal contractor John Daghita was arrested by the FBI in the Caribbean for allegedly stealing over 46 million dollars in cryptocurrency from the US Marshals Service.
Ecuador and the US seize more than 2.9 tons of drugs valued at $70 million
Ecuadorian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, seized over 2.9 tons of drugs in three maritime operations and arrested several Ecuadorians.
Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor who investigated Russian interference in the Trump campaign in the 2016 elections, has died
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special prosecutor known for investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, passed away at the age of 81.
Sarah Ferguson under pressure as US officials issue order on Epstein evidence
Sarah Ferguson faces increasing scrutiny and calls to testify about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein as US officials investigate his prosecution.
US court sentences Nigerian to 90 months for $1.2 million wire fraud
A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison by a US court for his involvement in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
U.S. Department of Justice Sued Harvard Again, Seeking Return of Grants and Increasing Pressure
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed another lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students and seeking the return of federal grants received during the discriminatory period.
He was carrying beans in the car; ICE thought it was drugs and started his deportation: a judge stopped the order
A federal judge has halted the deportation process of Lorenzo Chávez Rascón, who was misidentified by ICE as a drug smuggler due to carrying beans in his vehicle.
$11m fraud: US moves to revoke Nigerian’s citizenship
The US is pursuing the revocation of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem's citizenship following his conviction for an $11 million fraud scheme.
Three suspects in bomb attack on the US embassy released in Norway
Three individuals suspected of being involved in a bomb explosion at the US embassy in Oslo were released in Norway.
REAL LIFE "ON THE WRONG PATH?" ⟩ Former US academic accused of dealing methamphetamine
Alan Jay White, a former American academic, was arrested in Indiana after police found 78 grams of methamphetamine in his home during a raid.
Embassy Bombing: Two of the Accused Released, Reports TV 2
Two of the four individuals accused in the bombing of the US embassy in Norway have been released.
Liveblog USA under Trump: Scotland Yard wants unredacted Epstein files
Scotland Yard seeks unredacted Epstein files from the US in relation to its investigations involving Prince Andrew and other prominent figures.
$91m tax fraud: US moves to strip Nigerian convict of citizenship
The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a significant identity theft and tax fraud scheme.
Pier Silvio: "Vote Yes, it is a matter of civilization. The stock market fluctuations do not concern us"
Pier Silvio Berlusconi expresses his strong support for a Yes vote in the upcoming justice referendum, emphasizing the importance of civilization and modernity over political reasons.
The Innocents in Jail Cost Us One Billion. This Is How Reform Will Prevent More Unjust Trials
The article discusses the significant financial burden and societal impact of judicial errors in Italy, highlighting a proposed reform aimed at reducing such injustices.
Cesar Chavez, who changed the lives of immigrants in the US, used his heroic image to abuse women
The article discusses the allegations against Cesar Chavez, illustrating how he used his status to exploit young women, particularly Ana Murguia, who recounted her experiences of abuse.
"This case marked us": at the trial for the murder of Justine Vayrac, police bewildered by the 'chameleon' Lucas Larivée
The trial of Lucas Larivée for the murder of Justine Vayrac reveals disturbing insights into his character and behavior, alarming investigators involved in the case.
Powell Clings to the Fed: He Will Remain in Office Until the Investigation Against Him Is Concluded
Jerome Powell, the President of the Federal Reserve, stated his intention to stay at the central bank until a Department of Justice investigation concerning him and the institution is fully resolved.
With criticism of previous administrations, the Government called the U.S. Justice decision on YPF a "historic milestone"
The Argentine government praised a U.S. court ruling that suspended lawsuits related to YPF, labeling it a 'historic milestone' in a long-standing legal struggle.
‘El Sapo’ arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl to the US, in Nogales
Marco Antonio ‘N’, known as ‘El Sapo’, was arrested in Nogales for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, linked to a significant portion of the drug that reaches the US.
The US Justice suspended the discovery in the YPF trial and awaits to define the appeal on the main issue
The United States Court has suspended the discovery phase in the YPF expropriation trial while reviewing Argentina's appeal against a ruling demanding over $16 billion in damages.
Who is the Venezuelan among the 10 most wanted by the FBI worldwide: reward of US$1 million
A Venezuelan man has been added to the FBI's list of the world's ten most wanted fugitives due to his alleged role in a major criminal network involving cyber and financial crimes.
UK's top cop demands full Epstein files on Andrew and Mandelson in sex probe
The UK's top police officer is seeking unredacted files from the US regarding allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein involving Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson as part of a broader investigation into sexual allegations.
The Shame of History: A Massacre That No One Should Have Learned About
The article discusses the My Lai Massacre, a tragic event in the Vietnam War that exemplifies the horrors of war and the military's cover-up of the truth.
Still not free: US Congress summons Pam Bondi, Trump's prosecutor, to testify in the Epstein case
The US House Oversight Committee has summoned Pam Bondi to testify about the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case on April 14.
US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest
US rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in connection with a 2022 arrest, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison.
Chief Justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasizes the need to stop personal hostility directed at judges, which he considers dangerous.
Pam Bondi faces April deposition over handling of Jeffrey Epstein case
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify regarding the Justice Department's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities.
Epstein committee sues the US Attorney General
A congressional oversight committee investigating the Epstein case has sued Attorney General Pam Bondi to compel her to testify.
It was revealed that the Kuwaiti pilot who mistakenly shot down three US fighters has been arrested
A Kuwaiti pilot who mistakenly shot down three US fighter jets has been arrested on charges of criminal negligence.
The US Attorney General is summoned by Congress in the Epstein case
Pam Bondi is set to testify under oath regarding the Epstein investigation amid allegations that key documents were withheld by the Justice Department.
US general overseeing Ukraine lost secret maps, drank to concussion – probe
A Pentagon report reveals that US Army General Antonio Aguto Jr. lost classified maps while returning from Ukraine and suffered a concussion after heavy drinking prior to the incident.
From Trump to war, bombs on the referendum
The article discusses how the upcoming justice referendum in Italy is overshadowed by external tensions, particularly regarding the US-Israel-Iran war, and the implications of these issues on Italian politics.
Threat to Bomb US Airport Made by South Korean Man Over Service Complaint
A South Korean man in his twenties was arrested for threatening to bomb Detroit airport, expressing dissatisfaction over services.
Justice Department asks Judge Boasberg to reconsider order quashing Powell subpoenas
Lawyers for the Trump administration are asking a U.S. District Judge to reconsider an order that quashed subpoenas for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of an investigation.
US judge dismisses $100,000 suit over spiciness of New York taqueria’s sauce
A federal judge dismissed a $100,000 lawsuit filed by a German tourist against a New York taqueria over its salsa being too spicy.
Families of US victims seek justice in landmark social media addiction trial
Families of victims are pursuing justice in a major trial against Google and Meta regarding social media addiction's impact on youth.
‘He’s definitely no Walter White’: former US academic charged with dealing meth
A former academic, Alan Jay White, was charged in Indiana for allegedly dealing methamphetamine, echoing the plot of 'Breaking Bad.'
They called us fascists, P2 members, and bandits like in the days of the Red Brigades. I do not fear the party of the prosecutors but the collapse of the credibility of the entire judiciary
Carlo Nordio, Italy's Minister of Justice, discusses the intense verbal attacks he has faced during the election campaign, likening it to the violent rhetoric of past political upheavals.
Iran’s top judge orders swift executions for US, Israeli links
Iran's judiciary head has ordered quick executions for individuals linked to the US and Israel, citing the need for swift justice during wartime and unrest.
The shooter of the Jewish synagogue in the US is the brother of a Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli airstrike
In Michigan, a man attacked a Jewish synagogue, identified as the brother of a Hezbollah commander who died in an Israeli airstrike, in a suspected retaliation.
'My daughter was shot dead by her father - police need to reopen the case'
Jane Coates is urging US police to reopen the case of her daughter's shooting death by her father, citing new evidence from a UK inquest.
The judicial massacre of an ordinary citizen (that is us...)
A week's lead-up to a crucial justice referendum highlights how judicial reforms can impact all citizens, particularly the innocent.
US police extort confession from a man for his father's murder while the dad was just on a long walk
A California man, Thomas Perez Jr., became the main suspect in an alleged murder case related to his missing father whom he reported to the police, after enduring a lengthy and intense interrogation.
Trial for YPF: The United States gives another hand to Argentina in its search to avoid seizures
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a memorandum supporting Argentina's emergency motion to suspend the discovery process in the YPF case, which involves a $16 billion judgment over the expropriation of YPF.