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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao steps down as CEO, will plead guilty to federal charges
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is set to plead guilty to federal money laundering charges and step down from his position at the crypto exchange. Binance will also pay $4.3 billion as part of a government settlement.
The DOJ Tesla probe has expanded to include EV driving ranges
Tesla says the DOJ has asked for information related to EV vehicle ranges and "personal benefits" afforded to senior management, company directors or major shareholders.
The DOJ is looking into Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims
The Justice Department has ordered Tesla to turn over details of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features in the wake of multiple crashes.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
The Bahamas Attorney General's Office announced Monday that Bankman-Fried has been arrested there and is likely to be extradited in short measure back to the US to stand trial
US prosecutors are reportedly investigating FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud
In a recent meeting between FTX, federal prosecutors and FBI agents, Justice Department officials asked for documents from the crypto exchange.
Judge dismisses indictment against Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou
The years-long legal saga involving Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou came to a formal end on Friday after a US judge dismissed an indictment against the executive.
The DOJ was reportedly investigating Ticketmaster before the Taylor Swift debacle
Calls to break up Live Nation were renewed after Taylor Swift fans crashed Ticketmaster while trying to buy tickets for her tour.
Justice Department officials want to take part in Epic v. Apple appeal
The Department of Justice has asked a US federal judge to participate in the upcoming appeals case between Epic and Apple.
Meta settles US lawsuit over housing discrimination
Facebook's parent company has settled a US government lawsuit accusing it of housing discrimination.
DOJ says security researchers won't face hacking charges
The Justice Department's new policy says security researchers shouldn't face federal charges for hacking in 'good faith.'
Final former eBay employee involved in bizarre EcommerceBytes harassment case pleads guilty
Earlier this week, David Harville, one of seven former eBay employees involved in a 2020 campaign to harass the creators of a newsletter critical of the e-commerce company.
DOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
US officials have warned that AI hiring and productivity systems can violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DOJ asked to investigate Amazon over possible obstruction of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee accused the company of withholding information in an antitrust case.
BitConnect founder indicted by Justice Department has disappeared
Satish Kumbhani is being charged for organizing a $2.4 billion Ponzi scheme.
Dark web news site owner sentenced for role in $8.4 million kickback scheme
A man who oversaw a gateway to dark web marketplaces has been sentenced to 8 years in prison over a kickback scheme.
DOJ charges alleged Kaseya ransomware hacker tied to REvil group
Officials also seized $6 million from another alleged member of the collective.
Justice Department will reportedly let Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou return to China
Meng has been battling extradition to the US since her 2018 arrest in Canada.
Man who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T phones sentenced to 12 years in prison
The scheme cost the company $201.5 million, according to the Department of Justice.
DOJ: Hackers behind SolarWinds attacks targeted federal prosecutors
The Justice Department says hackers behind the SolarWinds attacks targeted federal prosecutors, with 27 offices reporting at least one breach.
UK man arrested over 2020 Twitter celebrity hacks
Police have arrested a UK citizen over his alleged role in a 2020 Twitter hack that targeted celebrities and politicians.
