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Alleged crypto launderer Heather Morgan led a second life as the world's worst rapper
Laundering billions in Bitcoin may not even be the worst crime of her life.
DOJ charges two Iranian hackers for threatening US voters during 2020 election
The US Department of Justice has charged two Iranian hackers for their involvement in a disinformation campaign that targeted American voters ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
DOJ sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities
The US Department of Justice has sued Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
Facebook settles with Justice Department over H-1B hiring practices
Facebook has reached separate settlements with the Department of Justice and Department of Labor over its hiring practices related to foreign workers.
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.
Peloton says it's facing federal investigations over equipment safety
Peloton said it's facing investigations from the DOJ, Homeland Security and SEC over how it reports injuries from its fitness equipment.
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.
Google's plan to block third-party cookies has drawn attention from the DoJ
There are concerns the move will harm rival ad networks.
US arrests far-right Twitter troll for 2016 election interference
On Wednesday, the Justice Department announced the arrest of infamous far-right troll Douglass Mackey on Wednesday.
Google counters DOJ antitrust charges by pointing out Bing exists
Google has responded to the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit by rejecting its claims, arguing that mobile search deals are legal.
DOJ antitrust case against Google may not go to trial until 2023
DOJ antitrust case against Google may not go to trial until 2023
DOJ announces guilty plea for 2016 cyberattack that broke the internet
More than four years after the Dyn cyberattack in 2016, we have a better idea of who was behind one of the most disruptive DDoS attacks in internet history.
Justice Department sues Facebook over H-1B hiring practices
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Facebook over its hiring practices for foreign workers.
A dozen states might join the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Google
About a dozen states are reportedly joining the Department of Justice's upcoming antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Former Uber security chief charged with covering up 2016 hack
The hack exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of 57 million Uber drivers and customers.
DOJ accuses WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of recruiting hackers
The Justice Department has filed updated charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that accuse him of recruiting hackers from Anonymous and beyond.
DoJ will reportedly limit social media companies' speech protections
The Justice Department reportedly plans to announce a proposal later today that will limit the Section 230 protections internet companies have enjoyed for decades.
Judge denies Twitter effort to reveal US surveillance requests
A judge has ruled that Twitter's demand to reveal exact surveillance request numbers would risk national security.
US is reportedly investigating ZTE over new bribery allegations
Just when it seemed that Chinese telecom manufacturer ZTE was in the clear, it is once again being investigated by the Justice Department. In March 2017, ZTE agreed to pay $1.19 billion and submit to a three-year probation period as punishment for violating US trade sanctions with Iran and North Korea. That probation period ended Saturday, and now, the Justice Department is reportedly looking into new and separate bribery allegations, sources tell NBC News.
Huawei accuses US Justice Department of 'political persecution'
One day after the US Justice Department announced 16 new charges against Huawei, the Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer has responded. In a lengthy statement, the company defends its track record, and accuses the US government of "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company."