U.S. attorney's office

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Justice cannot maintain an official in charge of a U.S. attorney's office if that person has not been confirmed by the Senate. This status cannot be circumvented simply by giving the individual a different title and the full powers associated with the job.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Justice cannot maintain an official who leads a U.S. attorney's office if that person has not been confirmed by the Senate. The ruling specifies that giving the individual a different title or full job powers is insufficient to circumvent this requirement.

A federal judge in Miami postponed a hearing over whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom for accusations of rape and sex trafficking. The postponement was granted after defense lawyers requested additional time to respond to prosecutors' arguments. The Tates are facing multiple legal issues across countries including the U.S., Britain, and Romania.

A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments regarding whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face charges of rape and sex trafficking. Prosecutors argue the Tates are a flight risk due to the severity of pending U.K. charges and public safety concerns, but their attorneys counter by citing pretrial compliance and their high profile.

Prosecutors in Miami want Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in federal custody while they fight extradition to the United Kingdom on charges including rape and sex trafficking. Prosecutors argue that the brothers are a flight risk and danger due to their wealth and access to multiple passports. The defense, however, argues for release, stating that their high profile makes it nearly impossible for them to flee.

US prosecutors argue that Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in federal custody because they are considered a flight risk and a danger to the community during their fight for extradition to the United Kingdom. A hearing will take place in Miami federal court to determine if the brothers can be released, despite charges involving rape and sex trafficking.

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential action follows that Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This episode raises complicated questions about lawmakers' ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

A Senate committee will vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department regarding his refusal to answer questions about COVID-19. During a hearing, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The panel is considering a recommendation to the U.S. Attorney's Office, raising questions about compelling testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

A Tennessee man was indicted on 22 counts for posting threats to kill public officials on TikTok from January through April 2026. The threats targeted President Donald Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, and several local law enforcement officials. He faces 145 years in prison if convicted and pleaded not guilty.

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for stabbing Salman Rushdie in 2022, motivated by an Iranian fatwa issued over 30 years earlier. Prosecutors argued the attack was inspired by a religious edict against Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses', while Matar's defense claimed he acted independently.

Federal prosecutors have filed new court documents alleging bribery, prostitutes, and fake jobs involving former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, and the Duong family members David and Andy Duong. The case centers around allegations of bribes and fraudulent job schemes.

A Metro Water Services employee was placed on administrative leave following a federal investigation. Federal authorities executed a search warrant at the employee's office, identified as John Honeysucker, an assistant director. The U.S. Attorneys Office confirmed the warrant but provided no further details.

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison for starting a fire at the VA medical center in Albany. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the case.

A 43-year-old man from Columbia County pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials in federal court. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the admission.

A 37-year-old Oakland man faces a potential life prison sentence for trafficking women on 'The Blade,' a section of International Boulevard in Oakland. Michael Simon pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit human trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.

Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, an hour after his appointment by federal judges. Rogoff was sworn in as US attorney before 8am, and Trump terminated his position shortly thereafter.

President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the new U.S. attorney in Seattle, less than an hour after federal judges in the district unanimously appointed him. The Trump administration claimed the president has authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors, while critics argued the firing disregarded a legal process involving judicial selection.

A Louisiana man is charged with murder after fatally shooting a deputy U.S. marshal during an attempted arrest at his home. The suspect, facing federal murder charges, had previously failed to appear for trial on rape and sexual battery charges and was a registered sex offender.

Keith Edmonds, a 31-year-old Schenectady man, was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for a drug possession charge. He must also pay a fine and money judgment. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the sentencing.

A Canadian man, Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ontario, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking organization operating in Southern California after pleading guilty.

A Schenectady man has been sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession. The U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed 38-year-old Steven Dunn will serve a year and three months as a previously convicted felon.

A New Jersey man was sentenced to prison for hitting a federal agent with his car during a traffic stop. Ruben Dario Loja Castro, 33, admitted to the assault and received a one-year prison sentence.

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa is accused of a $2.2 million fraud scheme involving impersonating others to defraud two victims, according to a federal indictment. He faces five counts of wire fraud and is expected to appear in federal court in West Virginia.

The U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago faces a credibility crisis after a failed indictment of six protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s deportation campaign. Prosecutors secured a grand jury indictment accusing the 'Broadview Six' of conspiring to impede a federal agent during a protest outside an immigration facility, but the case was dismissed due to revelations of prosecutorial misconduct.

A jury in the federal trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, deadlocked after initially claiming to reach a verdict. The fire, which killed at least a dozen people and destroyed over 6,800 structures, is charged as a federal crime involving arson and property destruction. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg's work in Chicago faces scrutiny over claims of improper conduct in seeking indictments, prompting defense attorneys to demand a special counsel to investigate U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and his office for criminal contempt. Boutros announced a review of Mecklenburg's grand jury cases dating back to 2007, which could impact over 100 cases, amid questions about the reliability of information from his office under the legal doctrine of presumption of regularity.

A Fresno man was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through the U.S. mail. He pleaded guilty to transporting drugs via the mail system.

Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped a case after discovering improper communication between one of their lawyers and a grand jury. This incident marks another setback for the U.S. Attorney's office.

A 22-year-old man from Colonie, Ethan Rupeka, was indicted on federal charges related to receiving and possessing explicit child sex abuse images. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the charges on May 29.

Members of the 'Broadview Six' are requesting a federal judge to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate Justice Department officials in Chicago and Washington D.C. for criminal contempt, following the collapse of a case against them due to alleged misconduct by prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' office. Defense attorneys argue the misconduct may extend to President Donald Trump's Justice Department and have filed a 27-page request with U.S. District Judge April Perry, who previously handled a contempt case and uncovered the alleged improprieties after reviewing grand jury transcripts.

Rep. Jamie Raskin calls for an investigation into U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over alleged misconduct in the Broadview Six case, which involved grand jury tampering and due process violations. The scandal has drawn criticism from local and national Democratic officials, with demands for accountability.

A teen accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been ordered detained pending trial after a federal judge cited public safety concerns. The 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, found dead in their shared cabin on a cruise heading to Miami.

A judge dismissed fraud charges against two defendants accused of an $800 million COVID-19 testing scheme at Loretto Hospital, while also raising concerns about the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against two defendants in a hospital COVID-19 fraud case after their attorneys raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.

Two Houston-area residents pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater testing results that showed illegal levels of ammonia, E. coli, and phosphorus. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the case.

Newly released transcripts from the 'Broadview 6' case have led defendants to allege juror tampering. The case involves six protesters arrested in September 2025 in Broadview, Illinois, who face charges and have accused the U.S. Attorney's Office of wrongdoing.

Federal prosecutors in California are conducting multiple election fraud investigations as part of the primary election ballot count. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced the probes, which involve collaboration with the FBI, though no specific cases were detailed.

A Bronx man, Aristides Cabrera, 35, was charged in federal court for allegedly causing three deaths, including a 12-year-old boy, through fentanyl exposure in 2022. He was transferred from state custody, where he served sentences for drug and firearm crimes, and faces charges related to distributing fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl in the Bronx from 2017 to 2024.

Three companies, including an Ohio-based smoke bomb designer, will pay over $4 million to the U.S. to settle a lawsuit linked to a 2020 gender reveal party that triggered a deadly Southern California wildfire. The pyrotechnic device used at the event in Yucapia is cited as the cause.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has seen notable activity, though no specific details about the nature or scope of the activity are provided in the article.