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DOJ Drops Charges Against David Hearn for Reflecting Pool Damage

DOJ Drops Charges Against David Hearn for Reflecting Pool Damage

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence revealed that the damage was due to a 'botched installation' by a contractor, not vandalism. Hearn was initially charged with felony destruction of government property, accused of causing over $1,000 in damage to the pool's sealant. The project, which was part of a renovation effort championed by President Trump, faced issues with the sealant peeling off, which was initially attributed to vandalism.
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DOJ Declines Prosecution of Healthcare Company, Emphasizing Corporate Compliance

DOJ Declines Prosecution of Healthcare Company, Emphasizing Corporate Compliance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its first declination of a healthcare company, Campus Eye Management Holdings, under the new 2026 Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy. While the company was not prosecuted, its founder and former CEO, E. Bruce DiDonato, was indicted on charges of healthcare fraud and violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. The DOJ credited Campus Eye for its prompt self-disclosure, full cooperation, and significant remediation efforts, which included revising policies and enhancing compliance controls.
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DOJ Declines Prosecution in First Healthcare Case Under New Policy

DOJ Declines Prosecution in First Healthcare Case Under New Policy

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its first healthcare sector declination under the new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEVSDP). Campus Eye Management Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary avoided prosecution for alleged healthcare fraud by voluntarily self-disclosing and cooperating with the DOJ. The company's founder, Dr. E. Bruce DiDonato, was indicted for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and other charges. The CEVSDP, introduced in March 2026, allows for declination of prosecution if companies voluntarily disclose misconduct, cooperate fully, and remediate appropriately. This case marks the second declination under the new framework, emphasizing the DOJ's commitment to encouraging corporate transparency.
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DOJ Dismisses Charges Against Former Olympian David Hearn Over Reflecting Pool Incident

DOJ Dismisses Charges Against Former Olympian David Hearn Over Reflecting Pool Incident

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss charges against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges stemmed from an incident where Hearn allegedly damaged the pool, but he maintained that he only touched a piece of loose paint. The DOJ's decision to drop the case follows revelations that the damage was due to flawed installation by a contractor, rather than vandalism. This development comes after the Trump Administration's efforts to renovate the pool, which faced issues due to rushed and faulty work.
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Remote Work Fraud Challenges Highlighted by Technology and Security Concerns

Remote Work Fraud Challenges Highlighted by Technology and Security Concerns

Remote Work Fraud Challenges Highlighted by Technology and Security Concerns
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DOJ Investigates Medical Schools for Alleged Race-Based Admissions Practices

DOJ Investigates Medical Schools for Alleged Race-Based Admissions Practices

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated investigations into the admissions practices of 26 medical schools, alleging violations of the Supreme Court's ban on race-based admissions. The investigations focus on disparities in Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores among different racial groups. The DOJ has released findings from investigations into four schools, including Yale University and three University of California campuses, highlighting disparities in median MCAT scores for Black and Hispanic applicants compared to white and Asian applicants. The investigations aim to determine if race-based preferences influenced admissions decisions.
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Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done

Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done

By Brad Heath, Kristina Cooke, M.B. Pell and Benjamin Lesser July 30 - Christian Garcia admits that he threw a water bottle toward officers guarding a federal building near Los Angeles during an immigration protest last summer.
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American Man Charged for Wiping Phone Data During Airport Search Amid Privacy Concerns

American Man Charged for Wiping Phone Data During Airport Search Amid Privacy Concerns

Sam Tunick, an American citizen, has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly erasing his phone's contents during a search by federal agents at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Tunick reportedly used a feature of GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused operating system, to wipe his phone using a 'duress password'. The case is significant as it involves a federal law that prohibits destroying property to prevent its seizure by authorities. Tunick's lawyers argue that the search was a pretext for investigating his connections to the Stop Cop City movement, rather than the alleged child exploitation images.
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Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman

Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman

A federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against an Afghan woman who's the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration’s activation of a long-dormant court based in Washington
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California Legislature Advances SB 690 to Limit CIPA Lawsuits

California Legislature Advances SB 690 to Limit CIPA Lawsuits

The California Legislature is advancing Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), which aims to address the surge of lawsuits alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). Originally introduced in 2025, the bill sought to create a broad 'commercial business purpose' exception to several CIPA provisions, including wiretapping and eavesdropping. Recent amendments have narrowed the bill's scope, focusing on restricting private enforcement for claims under CIPA's pen register and trap-and-trace provisions related to websites and online applications. The amendment would authorize only the California Attorney General to bring actions for violations of section 638.51, potentially dismissing many pending claims based on website tracking. This legislative move is in response to plaintiffs using section 638.51 to challenge routine website operations, alleging unauthorized tracking activity.
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Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman

Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman

A federal judge has refused to dismiss the case against an Afghan woman who's the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration’s activation of a long-dormant court based in Washington
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Senate Judiciary Committee Faces GOP Infighting Over Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche

Senate Judiciary Committee Faces GOP Infighting Over Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, amidst GOP infighting. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Trump, faces opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups. Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are demanding assurances that the administration will not revive a controversial fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit. The nomination has sparked debate over Blanche's suitability and the implications of his potential confirmation.