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What would happen if federal officials fail to follow a judge's orders
Here’s an explanation of contempt of court and the potential consequences for a president and the federal government if a judge’s order is ignored.
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South LA Crips gang leader pleads not guilty to multiple federal charges
Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr. is accused of racketeering, murder, fraud and more.
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Man behind smash-and-grab robbery in Beverly Hills sentenced to 7 years in prison
He’s accused of leading a group to steal over S$2.6 million worth of jewelry.
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DOJ to investigate LA County Sheriff's Department over gun permit wait times, fees
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it would be launching an investigation into the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department over possible infringement of the 2nd Amendment.
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South LA gang leader, purported anti-gang activist indicted
A federal grand jury indicted a leader of a South Los Angeles gang and a self-proclaimed anti-gang activist with 43 counts of felony crimes.
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Eugene ‘Big U' Henley Jr. linked to murder of former Crenshaw High football player, feds say
Federal prosecutors said there’s probable cause to believe Eugene “Big U” Henley, Jr. killed a man in Las Vegas and dragged his body in the desert.
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New details on arrest of alleged South LA gang leader
Details reveal that Eugene Henley Jr. had an even deeper tie to the victim. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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Lancaster woman convicted in hospice fraud scheme
A Lancaster woman was found guilty of receiving more than $330,000 in illegal kickbacks for patient referrals to two hospice firms in a fraud scheme.
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LA Crips gang leader facing RICO charges appears in federal court
Eugene “Big U” Henley made his first appearance in court Thursday as he faces charges for a series of racketeering crimes, including extortion, human trafficking, fraud, and the 2021 murder of an aspiring rap musician. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on March 20, 2025.
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How the Feds say an alleged gang leader abused millions of LA City dollars
Government and tax records show millions of dollars in gang intervention funds have poured into a pair of non-profits operated by an alleged gang leader of the Rollin’ 60s Crips, who prosecutors announced Wednesday was suspected of diverting thousands of dollars for his personal use. Eugene “Big U” Henley, Jr., 58, of the South LA community of Hyde Park, was…
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How South LA gang got millions from Los Angeles city government
Tax records show millions of dollars have poured into the non-profit, which was allegedly at the center of a criminal enterprise involving Eugene “Big U” Henley, Jr. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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Why South LA gang arrests could affect federal funding for LA
Eugene “Big U” Henley received over $2 million from the city of Los Angeles for gang prevention efforts, prosecutors say. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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DOJ refuses to answer questions from judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act deportations
“The Government maintains that there is no justification to order the provision of additional information,” the agency said in a court filing.
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What is a presidential pardon (and how to get one)
Under Article II of the Constitution, presidents are able to grant pardons for every federal crime– except for one. Here’s what you need to know.
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Catalytic converter theft and murder suspect was in country illegally, feds say
The man from El Salvador had already been deported once before, authorities said.
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Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump defended his allies Friday while calling for his perceived political opponents to be jailed during a speech at the headquarters of the Justice Department — an agency that was prosecuting him just months ago.
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Trump pledges to ‘expel rogue actors' in political Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump used a triumphant visit to the Justice Department on Friday to air a litany of grievances about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his political career, decrying in often profane terms his adversaries and casting himself as a victim of unfair and biased prosecutions.
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Justice Department office that prosecutes public corruption slashed in size, sources say
Only a small fraction of the Public Integrity Section’s employees will remain in an office that had dozens of employees and oversaw cases nationwide.
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DOJ official says she was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights
Gibson, a supporter of Trump, lost his right to purchase or own a handgun after a 2011 domestic violence misdemeanor conviction.
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Hyped release of ‘Epstein Files' sparks anger and disappointment on right
A much-ballyhooed release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case devolved into anger and disappointment Thursday, with conservative figures and even Attorney General Pam Bondi alleging FBI agents were hiding the full case files.