Latest "Justice Department" stories

Two years after Jan. 6, trials are ‘far from over,’ Justice Dept. says

More than 950 people have been charged for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 weeks ago

U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees practice marching, Nov. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (Sarayuth Pinthong/Air Force)

Supplier who sold $20 million in counterfeit Air Force gear faces jail

Ramin Kohanbash, 52, passed off tens of thousands of Chinese-made uniforms and other equipment.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force discloses procurement fraud probe, provides few details

The Office of Special Investigations began its inquiry in January 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers

The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

A major was kicked out for stealing narcotics. Then he took $820,000 from the Air Force.

For the past two years, former Air Force Maj. Brandon Bailey has been the subject of a federal investigation into a complex web of financial and bankruptcy fraud he spun over the course of a decade.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault

The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago