U.S. Department of Justice

Justice Official on Human Smuggling at Southwest U.S. Border
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 10:53
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the DHS Press Conference. "We also need to build the capacity of our counterparts in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to address the violence—particularly the gang violence—that encourages migration to the United States".
Puerto Rico Superior Court Judge and Local Businessman Indicted on Conspiracy and Federal Programs Bribery Charges
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 11:38
A current Puerto Rico Superior Court Judge and Puerto Rico businessman were charged with bribery and conspiracy.
In Support of Accountability and Justice in Georgia
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 12:29
No one is above the law, but launching multiple simultaneous investigations involving a former President raises legitimate concerns about political retribution, particularly when legal and judicial institutions are still fragile.
Dominican National Sentenced to Serve 61 Months in Prison for Trafficking Identities of Puerto Rican U.S. Citizens
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 00:00
Wilfredo Blanco-Diaz, 40, formerly of Caguas, Puerto Rico, was sentenced to serve 61 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi in the District of Puerto Rico. Blanco-Diaz was also ordered to forfeit $
U.S. Freezes More Than $458 Million Stolen by Former Nigerian Dictator in Largest Kleptocracy Forfeiture Action Ever Brought in the U.S.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:37
The Department of Justice has frozen more than $458 million in corruption proceeds hidden in bank accounts around the world by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and conspirators.
Statement on the Apprehension of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Attorney General Holder stated: "Today's apprehension of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera by Mexican authorities is a landmark achievement, and a victory for the citizens of both Mexico and the United States.
Former Guatemalan Special Forces Officer Sentenced for Covering up Involvement in 1982 Massacre
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 00:00
A former Guatemalan Special Forces officer was sentenced today to serve 10 years in prison for covering up his involvement in a 1982 massacre at Dos Erres, Guatemala.
Attorney General Holder on the Death of Nelson Mandela
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 06:11
Attorney General Eric Holder on the recent death of Nelson Mandela.
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Fourth Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 00:00
As President Obama and I have discussed many times over the years - and as I have repeatedly made clear - the path we are currently on is far from sustainable.
Three Former Broker-dealer Employees Plead Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Bribery of Foreign Officials, Money Laundering and Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 00:00
Three employees of a New York-based U.S. broker-dealer have pleaded guilty for their roles in bribery schemes involving two state economic development banks in Venezuela.

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