A new push by former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith to testify in public about his criminal investigations into President Trump. Smith took part in a closed-d dooror deposition with the House Judiciary Committee this week and said the evidence he gathered proved quote beyond a reasonable doubt Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election and obstruct justice. Smith again saying he wants the chance to reveal his work in a public hearing and defend himself against continued Re ...

Tonight, for the first time, the Epstein files made public. The Justice Department posting hundreds of thousands of items online related to the DOJ's criminal investigations of the late sex offender, including photos that do not include contacts or prove any criminal activity. Here, former President Bill Clinton appears in a hot tub with someone whose face is redacted. In another, Clinton is seen next to Epstein and Michael Jackson seen here with Epstein.Another shows Epstein co-conspirator Golain Maxwell, ...

Germany’s lower house of parliament stripped a far-right lawmaker of his immunity as part of a criminal investigation into alleged misuse of party funds https://t.co/oHzKNGILME ...

Crime Investigation - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Louvre Museum jewel heist [1] - The suspects are being held and interrogated at the police headquarters in northwest Paris [1] - One suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle airport while attempting to leave the country [1] - Both suspects are known criminals with prior burglary records [1] - DNA evidence recovered from the scene was used to track down the suspects [1] - At least four individuals were involved in the robbery [2] Legal and Procedural Matters - Under French law, the suspects can be detained for 96 hours without being formally charged, extending to Wednesday evening [2] Missing Jewels - The location of the stolen crown jewels remains unknown [2]

on the ground. Come here. >> Growing outrage in South Carolina over this video. >> Sir, can you call the cops, please? >> Hey, call the police. >> I am the police. >> What are you doing? Get the flag. >> An offduty Buford County Sheriff's Deputy seen pulling and kicking and pointing his gun at a group of teens who were in his Hilton Head neighborhood Sunday night. The sheriff's department says NBC News does not know what happened before the recording. I will. >> The officer heard saying, "I will shoot you. ...

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Department of Justice launches criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. https://t.co/clojgSASEY ...

Exclusive: The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Initial scrutiny is centered on her properties in Michigan and Georgia. https://t.co/UoDIbYeWr5 ...

Joining us now, MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin and former senior special agent of the US Secret Service and former special assistant US attorney Christopher McClenn. Christopher, have you ever done this before. Followed somebody, a former government official like this.Well, first thing, uh, first, thank you for having me, Katie. Uh, absolutely not. I've never followed a a government official, never set up a surveillance on a government official. I I never felt that it was necessary to set up a surveil ...

Investigations and Scrutiny - Former FBI Director James Comey was investigated by the Secret Service after a social media post, leading to physical and electronic surveillance deemed excessive by some officials [2][3][4][7] - The Secret Service defended its actions by citing numerous threats against the President of the United States [6] - Both Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan have been under criminal investigation, with Brennan's case stemming from a CIA review of the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference [10][12] - Critics suggest these investigations are politically motivated, designed to distract from other issues, such as the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation [14][15][17] Political Context and Motivations - The investigations into Comey and Brennan are seen by some as a way for Trump's allies to appease the MAGA base and deflect criticism from officials like Pam Bondi and Kash Patel [18][19][23] - There's a perception that these actions are driven by Trump's desire for revenge and retribution against those he perceives as enemies [23][26] - The constant revisiting of old allegations against Comey and Brennan, despite a lack of new evidence, is attributed to their status as "boogeymen" for Trump and his supporters [23] Impact on Individuals - The "specter of criminality" associated with these investigations can have a significant impact on the individuals involved, their families, and their reputations [25][26][28]