Epstein Secrets

osecutors must tell criminal defendants when it plans to use evidence gathered or derived from surveillance done overseas." The court also "rejected the Justice Department's argument that the call records were properly obtained because they were relevant to a terrorism investigation." That argument, they wrote, "depends

-china-diplomats/u-s-to-require-approvals-on-work-of-chinese- diplomats-in-america-idUSKBN25T2CY> (9/2, Pamuk, Brunnstrom) reports that on Wednesday, the State Department announced that the US "would now require senior Chinese diplomats to get State Department approval before visiting U.S. university campuses and hold

er deaths than all other causes combined, including gun violence and car accidents, according to the Officer Down group, which received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for its work." The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund "reported a nearly identical number of covid-related law enforcement deaths." Th

ders." USA Today <https://vvww.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/09/02/lawsuit-kenosha-authorities- selectively-enforced-curfew/5696 I75002/> (9/2, Vielmetti, 10.31M) reports four people arrested in Kenosha during demonstrations "have sued the city and Kenosha County, claiming discriminatory curfew enforc

r." According to Politico, "Trump's move came after the U.S. attorney in Atlanta, Byung 'BJay' Pak, abruptly resigned Monday." Politico reports that Justice Department officials have "declined to say whether Pak resigned voluntarily or was asked to do so." Politico adds, "Trump's installation of a new leader in the

.52M) reports the statement "said that fewer than 10 federal entities had their networks breached, though that list includes major agencies such as the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce. U.S. officials have told The Washington Post that they think that as many as 300 government and

day linking the seizure of the ship to negotiations with South Korea on releasing the frozen funds." The Washington Post (1/5, 10.52M) reports that the State Department called the seizure "part of a clear attempt to extort the international community into relieving the pressure of sanctions." Iran "rejected that ch

bout." Breitbart (1/5, Pollak, 1.26M) has more on the decision. Rittenhouse Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/5, Vielmetti, 844K) reports, "More than four months after he was charged with killing two protesters and wounding a third during civil unrest in Kenosha, Kyle Ri

secutors must tell criminal defendants when it plans to use evidence gathered or derived from surveillance done overseas." The court also "rejected the Justice Department's argument that the call records were properly obtained because they were relevant to a terrorism investigation." That argument, they wrote, "depends

lar business, attending events, securing meetings and connecting with the Chinese people." The AP (9/2, Lee) reports that Pompeo also indicated that the State Department "would act to ensure that the social media accounts of Chinese officials be identified as belonging to the People's Republic of China and the Chines

r deaths than all other causes combined, including gun violence and car accidents, according to the Officer Down group, which received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for its work." The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund "reported a nearly identical number of covid-related law enforcement deaths." Th

of Emergency Curfew. That decision was announced today after local officials consulted with law enforcement and community leaders." USA Today (9/2, Vielmetti, 10.31M) reports four people arrested in Kenosha during demonstrations "have sued the city and Kenosha County, claiming discriminatory curfew enforc

, "The U.S. probe involved a wide range of investigators from the FBI, ICE, the DEA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Defense Department. The Justice Department claimed it was the `largest international law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the EFTA00136696 dark net.' NBC News <https://

been funding the recent riots across the country, and bring federal charges against those who they say are `aiding and abetting' criminal activity. `The Department of Justice and FBI's leadership is needed to bring to justice those who have funded these criminal organizations and to give justice to the communities who hav

rld/2020/09/22/us-ambassador-pete-hoekstra- netherlands-embassy-fvdk (9/22, Taylor, 14.2M) reports Dutch officials "demanded answers" from Hoekstra. The State Department "did not immediately respond to a request for comment," but "US officials told the Dutch media that the proceeding was nothing out of the ordinary."

Sentinel <https://www.jsonline.corn/story/news/crime/2020/09/22/william-barr- milwaukee-announces-takedown-drug-trafficking-ring/5864762002/> (9/22, Vielmetti, 632K) reports, "U.S. Attorney General William Barr returned to Wisconsin Tuesday, three weeks after a visit to Kenosha to see the aftermath of ars

ged to a murdered couple in Georgia. Prosecutors in Virginia also charged someone who allegedly sought to bomb a competing drug dealer, according to the Justice Department." Wired (9/22, Barrett, 3.49M) quotes Director Wray as saying, "In some ways this is just the perfect storm combination of traditional criminal act

$170,000, marijuana, cocaine and more than 700 grams of heroin." Barr "said the investigation into the ring was part of Operation Legend, a project the U.S. Department of Justice launched this summer pairing federal agents and investigators with local and state police in nine U.S. cities, including Milwaukee, to address homic

ations had been sent to all political parties." The Washington Post (9/22, Taylor, 14.2M) reports Dutch officials "demanded answers" from Hoekstra. The State Department "did not immediately respond to a request for comment," but "US officials told the Dutch media that the proceeding was nothing out of the ordinary."

olving the mural." OPERATION LEGEND Barr Announces Takedown Of Drug Trafficking Ring Under Operation LeGend. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (9/22, Vielmetti, 632K) reports, "U.S. Attorney General William Barr returned to Wisconsin Tuesday, three weeks after a visit to Kenosha to see the aftermath of ars

secutors must tell criminal defendants when it plans to use evidence gathered or derived from surveillance done overseas." The court also "rejected the Justice Department's argument that the call records were properly obtained because they were relevant to a terrorism investigation." That argument, they wrote, "depends

lar business, attending events, securing meetings and connecting with the Chinese people." The AP (9/2, Lee) reports that Pompeo also indicated that the State Department "would act to ensure that the social media accounts of Chinese officials be identified as belonging to the People's Republic of China and the Chines

r deaths than all other causes combined, including gun violence and car accidents, according to the Officer Down group, which received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for its work." The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund "reported a nearly identical number of covid-related law enforcement deaths." Th

of Emergency Curfew. That decision was announced today after local officials consulted with law enforcement and community leaders." USA Today (9/2, Vielmetti, 10.31M) reports four people arrested in Kenosha during demonstrations "have sued the city and Kenosha County, claiming discriminatory curfew enforc

ged to a murdered couple in Georgia. Prosecutors in Virginia also charged someone who allegedly sought to bomb a competing drug dealer, according to the Justice Department." EFTA01658622 Wired (9/22, Barrett, 3.49M) quotes Director Wray as saying, "In some ways this is just the perfect storm combination of tradition

$170,000, marijuana, cocaine and more than 700 grams of heroin." Barr "said the investigation into the ring was part of Operation Legend, a project the U.S. Department of Justice launched this summer pairing federal agents and investigators with local and state police in nine U.S. cities, including Milwaukee, to address homic

ations had been sent to all political parties." The Washington Post (9/22, Taylor, 14.2M) reports Dutch officials "demanded answers" from Hoekstra. The State Department "did not immediately respond to a request for comment," but "US officials told the Dutch media that the proceeding was nothing out of the ordinary."

olving the mural." OPERATION LEGEND Barr Announces Takedown Of Drug Trafficking Ring Under Operation LeGend. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (9/22, Vielmetti, 632K) reports, "U.S. Attorney General William Barr returned to Wisconsin Tuesday, three weeks after a visit to Kenosha to see the aftermath of ars

particularly notable given" his predecessors under former President Trump, Rex Tillerson "was confirmed 55 to 43," and Mike Pompeo "took the helm of the State Department on a vote of 57 to 42." USA Today notes Senate Minority Leader McConnell was among the Republicans to vote for Blinken, whereas Sen. Rand Paul (R-K

ports that on Tuesday, President Biden "rolled out an additional slate of executive actions to address racial equity." Politico says Biden "directed the Department of Justice to not renew contracts with private prison operators and signed a presidential memorandum acknowledging the role the federal government has played i

-Gibbon, 7.45M) reports Brandenburg "believed the vaccine would alter human DNA." Additonal coverage includes the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/26, Vielmetti, 844K). Washington Man Pleads Guilty In Scheme To Defraud Distressed Homeowners. The Puget Sound (WA) Business Journal (1/26, Stiles, Subscription