Emily Zantow

California smash-and-grabs blamed on decriminalization of theft

The organized criminal ransacking of stores in California, a state where Democratic lawmakers have dramatically reduced penalties for shoplifting, is part of a nationwide epidemic that retailers say is adding to costs.

November 24, 2021

DA criticized after admitting parade crash suspect recently released on ‘inappropriately low’ bail

The Milwaukee district attorney is facing criticism after admitting that Darrell Brooks, the man accused of ramming into paradegoers in a Wisconsin suburb, was released on an "inappropriately low" bail just days before the deadly car crash last weekend.

November 23, 2021

Police union calls on D.C. leaders to rethink changes after 200th homicide this year

The D.C. Police Union on Tuesday called on local leaders to rethink police reforms after the nation's capital recorded its 200th homicide of the year.

November 23, 2021

‘Plea for help’: D.C. officials offer $7,500 reward for illegal gun tips amid rising homicides

D.C. officials on Monday announced a $7,500 reward for tips on illegal guns as the city grapples with rising homicides.

November 22, 2021

Cuomo probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of sexual harassment, misleading COVID info

A New York legislative probe released Monday found "overwhelming evidence" that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and that he was not transparent about coronavirus deaths in nursing homes.

November 22, 2021

Arizona AG wants DOJ to probe school board dossier on parents who oppose mask mandates, CRT

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Wednesday called on the Justice Department to investigate a former school board president who allegedly kept a dossier of personal information on parents opposed to critical race theory and mask mandates.

November 17, 2021

‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley receives 41 months in prison

Jacob Chansley, the self-proclaimed "QAnon Shaman" who became widely known after photos circulated of him wearing face paint, a fur pelt and a horned hat inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months in prison for his role in the riot.

November 17, 2021

Judge sentences ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Jacob Chansley, the self-proclaimed "QAnon Shaman" who became well-known after photos circulated of him wearing face paint, a fur pelt and a horned hat inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, will be sentenced on Wednesday for his role in the attack.

November 17, 2021

GOP lawmakers: Whistleblower email refutes Garland on FBI monitoring of school board threats

Republican lawmakers say a whistleblower sent them an internal FBI email that shows the counterterrorism unit is monitoring threats against school board members, despite Attorney General Merrick Garland denying such surveillance.

November 16, 2021

Inspector general says Justice Dept. needs to prove it is not politicized

The Justice Department watchdog says the department needs to prove to the public that it is not politicized.

November 16, 2021

Sen. Durbin demands ouster of federal prison director

Sen. Richard J. Durbin is calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to dismiss Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal amid a report of rampant corruption and misconduct in the bureau.

November 16, 2021

Loudoun County school board won’t retaliate against teacher over transgender rules

The school board of Loudoun County, Virginia, has agreed to a court settlement barring it from retaliating against a teacher for opposing the school system's transgender policy.

November 16, 2021

Justice Department to probe underreporting of missing, murdered American Indians

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday the Justice Department will set up a committee after President Biden called for federal agencies to get involved in an executive order signed during the White House Summit on Tribal Affairs.

November 15, 2021

GOP lawmakers to FBI chief Wray: Be prepared to talk about Durham probe, school board memo

Republican lawmakers get a chance to ask FBI Director Christopher A. Wray about the Durham probe and the controversial Justice Department school board memo during a hearing on Tuesday.

November 15, 2021

GOP questions collusion of school board group, White House to label parents ‘domestic terrorists’

House Republicans are demanding that top officials with the National School Boards Association appear before Congress to discuss evidence the organization colluded with the Biden White House to label parents as "domestic terrorists."

November 14, 2021

Republicans blast White House collusion with school board group about parental ‘domestic terrorism’

Republican lawmakers lambasted Attorney General Merrick Garland after newly revealed documents showed the National School Boards Association coordinated with the White House more than two weeks before warning of "domestic terrorism" threats from parents.

November 12, 2021

Court blocks release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records

A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked the release of former President Donald Trump's White House records to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

November 11, 2021

Justice Department sues Uber over wait-time fees for disabled customers

The Department of Justice is suing Uber over its wait-time fees, arguing that the policy discriminates against people with disabilities.

November 11, 2021

‘Deeply troubling’: Last year’s record homicide spike continuing into 2021

Criminal justice experts are warning that the rise in U.S. homicides from 2020 -- which was the biggest one-year increase in 60 years -- is continuing into this year.

November 11, 2021

‘Governor grabbed my butt’: Hundreds of pages of testimony from Cuomo probe made public

Hundreds of pages of testimony about unwanted kisses, hugs and gropes from the investigation into sexual assault allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo were released by the New York attorney general's office Wednesday.

November 10, 2021