Department of Justice

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is a federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal law and administering justice in the United States. The DOJ consists of multiple components and agencies dedicated to upholding its mission, which includes protecting civil rights, upholding the rule of law, and maintaining excellent service to the American people. The DOJ prosecutes federal cases involving a wide range of crimes such as national security threats, cybercrimes, civil rights violations, and more. The department also works closely with state and local law enforcement partners to ensure public safety.

84%

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The Department of Justice upholds the rule of law, protects civil rights, and values independence, honesty, respect and excellence.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • DOJ Components and Agencies
  • Grants to State, Local & Tribal Partners
  • Subject Matter Areas, Initiatives, and Programs
  • The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • Assange received a court-imposed 62-month sentence reflecting the time he served in U.K. prison.
  • The defendants admitted that on January 24th, 2023 they entered the home without probable cause or any exigent circumstances. They handcuffed and arrested the men without reasonable suspicion.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The guilty plea concludes a criminal matter that dates back to March 2018, when Assange was first indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia.

Recent Articles

  • Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal in US Court, Faces Uncertain Future After Decade-Long Legal Battle

    Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal in US Court, Faces Uncertain Future After Decade-Long Legal Battle

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, walked free from a US courtroom in June 2024 after reaching a plea deal on decade-old charges. Known for publishing classified Iraq and Afghanistan documents, Assange spent years in the Ecuadorian embassy before arrest and extradition fight. Despite legal team's claims of journalistic protection, critics argue his actions put lives at risk.
  • Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment

    Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke, a four-star officer, was arrested in May 2024 for ordering a $355,000 contract to Company A in exchange for employment and stock options. Burke began working at Company A after the award and faces bribery charges.
  • US Dismantles 911 S5 Botnet, Arrests Alleged Mastermind YunHe Wang: Impact and Seized Assets

    US Dismantles 911 S5 Botnet, Arrests Alleged Mastermind YunHe Wang: Impact and Seized Assets

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 A major international operation led by the US Department of Justice dismantled the 911 S5 botnet, which infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and was used for cyber attacks, financial fraud, and other illegal activities. The alleged mastermind, Chinese national YunHe Wang, was arrested in Singapore for creating and disseminating malware that compromised millions of Windows computers since 2014. The botnet generated millions in revenue through rentals to cybercriminals and resulted in approximately $5.9 billion in losses. Authorities seized over $4 million worth of luxury assets and $30 million in real estate properties.
  • DOJ Settles with Arthur Grand and HTC Global over Discriminatory Job Advertisements

    DOJ Settles with Arthur Grand and HTC Global over Discriminatory Job Advertisements

    Broke On: Monday, 27 March 2023 The US Department of Justice announced settlements with technology companies Arthur Grand and HTC Global for posting discriminatory job advertisements, restricting eligible candidates based on citizenship status and race.
  • Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted for Bribery, Money Laundering: Allegedly Received $600,000 from Azerbaijani Oil Company and Mexican Bank

    Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted for Bribery, Money Laundering: Allegedly Received $600,000 from Azerbaijani Oil Company and Mexican Bank

    Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda, both from Texas, were indicted on May 3, 2024 for bribery, foreign influence, money laundering schemes involving an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank. The indictment alleges they received approximately $600,000 in bribes in exchange for influencing U.S. policy and legislative activity.
  • Six Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men

    Six Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men

    Broke On: Tuesday, 24 January 2023 Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers were sentenced for torturing and abusing two Black men in Rankin County, Mississippi. They admitted to entering the home without probable cause or exigent circumstances, handcuffing and arresting the men without reasonable suspicion, calling them racial slurs and assaulting them with various objects.

  • U.S. Charges Four Russian Soldiers with War Crimes in Ukraine Invasion

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 The U.S. has charged four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes against an American during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. This is the first-ever charges under the U.S. war crimes statute. The four men have been identified as Suren Seiranovich Mkrtchyan, Dmitry Budnik, Valerii, and Nazar.