Department Of Justice

• Ontario man pleads guilty in U.S. to hacking charges: DOJ

  The DOJ said the 26-year-old conspired with other hackers and stole sensitive information online from the U.S.-based software service, then extorted victims by demanding ransom.

  Crime

  Aug 5
  
• Montreal man sentenced to three years for weight-loss product scam in U.S.

  A Montreal man convicted earlier this year of a fraudulent weight loss product scam in the United States has been sentenced to three years in prison.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
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• Trump’s ‘frontal attack’ on U.S. Fed sends global shockwaves

  The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve disclosed a legal indictment from the DOJ, and said it was a "pretext" to gain political influence over the Fed to lower interest rates faster.

  U.S. News

  Jan 12
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• Man accused in hacking case involving Texas Republicans arrested in Ontario

  A 37-year-old Oshawa accused in a 2021 cybercrime incident involving the Texas Republican Party is now facing criminal charges in Ontario.

  Crime

  Apr 1, 2025
• Brampton man busted in Florida for drone photos at Space Force base

  Pan's arrest comes amid growing concern among ordinary Americans and U.S. lawmakers about hundreds of drones flying over sensitive military bases amid foreign spying concerns.

  Investigations

  Feb 14, 2025
• Tesla says U.S. expanding probe into company, has issued subpoenas

  Tesla said the Department of Justice is looking into ``personal benefits, related parties, vehicle range and personnel decisions,'' without giving details.

  U.S. News

  Oct 23, 2023
• N.B. peace officers raid suspected cannabis dispensary, man arrested

  A 33-year-old man was arrested after police executed a search warrant at a suspected illegal cannabis dispensary in Saint John. Cash and a large quantity of cannabis were obtained.

  Cannabis

  Sep 28, 2023
• 5 ex-Memphis police officers face federal charges in Tyre Nichols death

  The charges come nine months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols during a Jan. 7 traffic stop near the 29-year-old's Memphis home

  U.S. News

  Sep 12, 2023
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• U.S. lawsuit accuses SpaceX of illegally refusing to hire asylum recipients, refugees

  The case against SpaceX appeared to be the first of its kind filed by the department since releasing the guidance, which is not legally binding but can be cited in court.

  U.S. News

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Merrick Garland appoints special counsel in Hunter Biden probe

  The Trump-appointed attorney had asked Garland to be given such status this past Tuesday, and Garland said Friday he had determined it was in the public interest. 

  U.S. News

  Aug 11, 2023