The Robert H. Jackson Center will be holding a program tonight that examines the Department of Justice’s evolution and its role in American democracy. The free, timely discussion, “The U.S. Department of Justice, Then & Now,” will feature two … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Legislation To Protect Whistleblowers In DOJ, FBI
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation to strengthen protection for whistleblowers within the Department of Justice and FBI. Langworthy said in a statement, "Unfortunately, the FBI and DOJ have a long history of quieting … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Receiving $600,000 Department of Justice Grant
The YWCA Jamestown is receiving a $600,000 grant from the Department of Justice. The funding is through the DOJ's Office of Violence Against Women and is part of the Department's Justice for Families Program. Executive Director Amanda Gesing … [Read more...]
Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against NYS AG James
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The withdrawal came in a brief document filed Friday morning with U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks had warned Trump's … [Read more...]
The Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities A jury in Manhattan has found The Trump Organization guilty of paying personal expenses for top executives … [Read more...]
President Biden, First Lady to Visit Buffalo to Meet with Shooting Victims’ Families
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with the families of victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at a grocery store. WBFO reports the trip comes three days after a gunman opened fire in a Tops Friendly … [Read more...]
Reed Applauds DOJ Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths in New York
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) said Thursday that he supports the Department of Justice requesting data on New York's nursing home fatalities and the announcement it may further investigate the state's nursing home policies. On … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Receive Grant for Purchase of Speed Trailer, Breathalyzer Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department will be getting over $17,000 in federal funding to help with the purchase of a Mobile Speed Trailer and an Alco-Sensor, which is used in breathalyzer tests during DWI stops. According to a media release … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on DOJ to Investigate Governor’s Office for State’s Failure to Fix Portion of State Thruway
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Governor Andrew Cuomo for withholding federal money designated for a section of the New York State Thruway that runs through the Seneca … [Read more...]
Reed Weighs in on Marijuana Legalization Issue as Justice Department Pushes for Renewed Enforcement, Prosecution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions outraged the legal cannabis industry last week when he rescinded the Cole Memo, which allowed states to implement their own marijuana laws without fear of federal interference. Now, another pot … [Read more...]
