The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the awarding of 152 grants to 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes through its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), totaling more than $84 million. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland revealed these awards during a convening with Tribal leaders, advocates, media representatives, and federal officials, where discussions…
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a major verdict involving the conviction of American citizens for conspiring to act as illegal agents for the Russian government. This high-profile case, which includes residents from St. Louis and Atlanta, underscores the serious nature of foreign influence operations within the United States. The outcome of this trial…
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan Planned Mass Shooting for October 7th September 6, 2024 — Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani living in Canada, was arrested on September 4th for plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York, in support of ISIS. Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was charged with attempting to…
In a pair of distinct legal proceedings, individuals confront allegations linked to unauthorized technology transfer, with potential implications for adversarial foreign powers. The initial case centers on Iranian nationals allegedly orchestrating the exportation of aerospace equipment to Iran. Meanwhile, a separate individual stands accused of pilfering trade secrets concerning the detection of nuclear missile launches…
An Indian national pleaded guilty today to selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and agreed to forfeit $150 million. According to court documents, Banmeet Singh, 40, of Haldwani, India, created vendor marketing sites on dark web marketplaces, such as Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, and others, to sell controlled substances, including fentanyl, LSD, ecstasy,…
The Justice Department announced today that it has signed an agreement with the State of New York Executive Chamber (Executive Chamber) to resolve the department’s claims that the Executive Chamber under former Governor Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…