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DOJ Charges Defendant with Damaging Chabad Headquarters

The Department of Justice announced that Dan Sohail has been charged with intentionally damaging the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Brooklyn. The complaint alleges Sohail rammed his vehicle into the building's entrance multiple times. If convicted, Sohail faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison.

Former Missouri Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Violation and Witness Tampering

A former Northwoods, Missouri police officer, Samuel Davis, has been convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law, witness tampering, and falsifying records. The conviction stems from an assault on a handcuffed individual in July 2023. Davis faces up to 30 years in prison.

DOJ: Springfield Man Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime

The Department of Justice announced that Daniel Andrew McGee was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for a hate crime violation. The sentence stems from an assault motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, involving a violation of federal hate crime statutes.

DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $50,000

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with Green Bay landlord David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC for $50,000 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit. The settlement addresses violations of the Fair Housing Act and includes a two-year monitoring period.

DOJ: FCI Aliceville Officer Indicted for Sexual Assault of Inmates

A correctional officer at FCI Aliceville has been indicted on eight counts of deprivation of rights for the sexual assault of seven female inmates. The officer faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

US v. James Briar - IT Contract Fraud and Bid-Rigging

The DOJ Antitrust Division announced charges against IT executive Victor Marquez for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bid-rigging on U.S. government IT contracts. Marquez and co-conspirators allegedly defrauded the government, resulting in over $3.8 million in payments to Marquez and his company. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into IT contract fraud.

US v. Constellation Energy Corporation, et al. - Civil Merger Case

The DOJ Antitrust Division has filed a civil merger case against Constellation Energy Corporation, Calpine Corporation, and CPN CS Holdco Corp. The complaint alleges a horizontal merger violation in the electric power and natural gas distribution industries. A proposed final judgment and related stipulations were also filed.

US, Ohio sue OhioHealth Corporation - Antitrust

The Department of Justice and the State of Ohio have filed an antitrust complaint against OhioHealth Corporation. The complaint alleges that OhioHealth engaged in anticompetitive practices, leading to increased healthcare costs for consumers in Ohio.

DOJ: Former Commercial Roofing Executive Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging

The Department of Justice announced that Gregg Wallick, former executive of a commercial roofing company, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to rig bids on roofing projects in Florida. The scheme illegally obtained over $3.5 million and violated the Sherman Act.

DOJ and USPTO Statement of Interest on Innovation Incentives

The Department of Justice and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filed a statement of interest in a patent infringement case, reaffirming the importance of preserving incentives to innovate. The filing supports the patent owner's ability to seek injunctive relief to prevent infringement, which is crucial for economic growth and competition.