A judge delayed the first federal execution in 17 years, a resurgence of the deadly coronavirus and the risk it poses to witnesses.
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
DOJ dropping case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about Russia contact
The Justice Department is dropping its case against former Trump adviserĀ Michael Flynn amid a review of the former Army general’s prosecution.
Mass virus testing in state prisons reveals hidden asymptomatic infections; feds join effort
Increased testing is proving just as crucial in assessing the coronavirus’ spread within prisonsĀ as it is in the free world.
NY man charged with hoarding tons of protective gear; jacking up price on masks and gowns
Feds allege the man began marketing the products in mid-March as medical professionals scrambled to find gear to shield themselves from coronavirus.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to get early prison release amid coronavirus fears
Cohen will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home following a 14-day quarantine period.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hundreds of infected, quarantined inmates in prisons and jails challenging officials
Officials have moved past trying to limit an outbreak and are trying to manage hundreds of sick and isolated inmates, plus an exposed workforce.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro charged in U.S. drug trafficking inquiry
Venezuela President Maduro charged in drug trafficking conspiracy along with more than a dozen others
Local jails releasing hundreds of prisoners amid coronavirus fears, up from dozens just weeks ago
The release of inmates comes with risks as authorities seek to balance public-health needs in jails and the safety of their communities.
Terror suspect dead in confrontation with FBI after allegedly targeting hospital
Terror suspect dead following confrontation with FBI; suspect allegedly targeted hospital providing virus care
Federal prison officials failed to monitor communications of 28 terror inmates, DOJ investigation finds
Federal prisons failed to track communications involving at least 28 prisoners linked to domestic and international terrorism, an inquiry found.