GOP Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay $5 million in back taxes after DOJ lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor appointed by President Trump, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed and lacked the authority to pursue these cases. This decision highlights significant legal questions regarding the appointment powers within the Justice Department.

Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney and author of 'Giving Up Is Unforgivable,' discusses significant recent rulings by courts and the Justice Department, highlighting her insights into the perspectives of Gen Z regarding the defense of democracy, influenced by conversations with her son.

Republican US Senator Jim Justice and his wife have agreed to pay over $5 million in back taxes following a lawsuit filed by the federal government in West Virginia. The lawsuit claims that the couple received notice of the owed funds from the US Treasury Department since 2009 but failed to make full payment.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor appointed by President Trump lacked lawful authority to pursue these cases. This decision voids the prosecutions and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the cases.

The Justice Department has announced a settlement in a lawsuit concerning RealPage's software, which was alleged to have enabled landlords to coordinate rental prices unfairly. This lawsuit raised significant concerns about potential anti-competitive practices in the apartment rental market.

The Justice Department has renewed its request to unseal grand jury materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that Congress has indicated the necessity for the release of such documents following the late financier's prosecution.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who initiated the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. This decision marks a significant setback for the prosecution, which had been pursued at the urging of former President Donald Trump.