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Senior US official in affidavit: Israel evaded extraditing the 'Askelon Hacker'
In an affidavit filed in a US court, a senior official at the US Department of Justice describes attempts from a decade ago to bring about the extradition of Michael Ron David Kedar from Israel. Israeli authorities did not comply with the American requests.
Donald Trump's Confidant Leaves Department of Justice to Focus on Elections
Ed Martin will move to focus on "legal battles" surrounding the upcoming elections in the USA. The move raises questions regarding Donald Trump's involvement in the legal and political struggles surrounding the electoral system.
Storm in the US: Case against Haifa Port owner closed — and the judge does not spare criticism
A federal judge in the US has sharply criticized the closure of the criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani, pointing to "disturbing irregularities" in the way the decision was reached.
"War on Judges" and Persecution of Rivals: How Trump's Personal Lawyer Became the US Attorney General
Three years after leaving a New York law firm to defend Donald Trump, Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Having successfully used delay tactics to protect the president from prison, Blanche has now declared war on "rogue judges" and is actively prosecuting political rivals, raising concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice.
US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a Single Vote
The Senate approved by a narrow margin of 50 to 49 the appointment of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General. Two Republicans joined Democrats, amid growing concerns over the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Senate Committee Advances Trump's Attorney General Nominee After Demanding Key Concessions
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The confirmation followed intense scrutiny over his ties to President Donald Trump and a requirement that he formally dissolve a controversial legal fund and meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein.