A federal appeals court ruled the first federal execution in 17 years should go forward Monday, overturning an injunction to spare Daniel Lewis Lee.
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
Former Russia special counsel Robert Mueller defends Roger Stone prosecution in wake of Trump commutation
Robert Mueller challenges President Trump: Roger Stone was “prosecuted and convicted because he committed federal crimes.”
Trump distances himself from Geoffrey Berman firing after AG Barr says president was behind decision
But now Trump is distancing himself from the firing of Geoffrey Berman after Attorney General Barr said the president was behind the decision.
Michael Flynn case continues DOJ’s dismantling of Robert Mueller’s investigation ‘brick by brick’
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DOJ drops case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn in boldest step yet to undermine Mueller probe
The decision, which has revived questions about the AG’s relationship with the president, comes a week after Trump claimed FBI notes exonerated Flynn.
DOJ sides with church in challenge to coronavirus state order limiting gatherings in Virginia
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NY man charged with hoarding tons of protective gear; jacking up price on masks and gowns
Feds allege the man began marketing the products in mid-March as medical professionals scrambled to find gear to shield themselves from coronavirus.
Mass virus testing in state prisons reveals hidden asymptomatic infections; feds join effort
Increased testing is proving just as crucial in assessing the coronavirus’ spread within prisonsĀ as it is in the free world.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to get early prison release amid coronavirus fears
Cohen will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home following a 14-day quarantine period.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hundreds of infected, quarantined inmates in prisons and jails challenging officials
Officials have moved past trying to limit an outbreak and are trying to manage hundreds of sick and isolated inmates, plus an exposed workforce.