Judges deal setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

Federal prosecutors are appealing a federal judge's ruling that temporarily blocks access to communications from Daniel Richman, a close associate of former FBI Director James Comey. The Justice Department claims this ruling obstructs their efforts to pursue a new indictment against Comey, who has faced ongoing legal challenges.

A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release sealed files from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, including materials related to the prosecution of his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. This decision follows the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which aims to enhance public access to court documents in such cases.

Former FBI special agent, who previously led the Virginia field office that investigated the Catholic community, has been appointed to head the state's safety office by new Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger starting in January.

The FBI has added a former true crime TV producer from California to its Most Wanted list due to allegations of fraud involving a false heiress scheme. This individual is accused of deceiving others by claiming to be an heiress with access to substantial financial resources. The case highlights the intersection of media and crime, as the producer was previously involved in creating content centered around criminal activities.

Mary Carole McDonnell, a 73-year-old woman, is currently on the FBI's most wanted list for her alleged involvement in a $30 million bank fraud scheme, where she falsely claimed to be an heiress with access to a multimillion-dollar trust. The FBI is actively seeking her capture as she remains at large.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration to compel the release of a Justice Department opinion that legitimizes military actions against vessels allegedly transporting drugs to the United States. This legal action highlights concerns over the transparency and legality of such military operations.

A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release previously sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of the case against Ghislaine Maxwell, his accomplice in sex trafficking. This decision marks a significant step towards transparency in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Epstein's criminal activities.

The FBI has released a new photograph of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian now identified as an alleged cocaine kingpin, as the search for him intensifies. The FBI director has likened Wedding to a 'modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar,' highlighting the seriousness of the allegations against him.