Latest "Department-of-Justice" stories

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from U.S. and NATO networks.

13 days ago

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Justice Dept: Guardsman to be charged with removing classified info

The FBI wants to question a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard in connection with the disclosure of classified military documents.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 weeks ago

7 charged in scheme to smuggle military equipment to Russia

Two Americans and five Russian nationals were charged in a plot to smuggle military-grade equipment to Russia.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Man who joined the Army under fake name 37 years ago avoids prison

He joined the Army with a stolen name, under advice from a recruiter, to escape violence in his hometown, a public defender argued.

By Irene Loewenson

9 months ago

Veteran who illegally wiped $48m of student loans sentenced to 6 years

De'Reek Banks sent phony VA letters attesting to disabilities for more than 500 borrowers.

By Irene Loewenson

9 months ago

Woman charged with posing as sick Marine vet to plead guilty

She also purchased replicas of a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star that she put on a Marine uniform she wore at public events.

10 months ago