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Joan Hennessy
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Jilted and fired, DHS official accuses ex of defamation
Once a counterterrorism official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Julia Varvaro contends accusations of prostitution by her government contractor ex-lover ended her employment.
Justice Department attorney asks court to dismiss anti-weaponization fund challenge
The anti-weaponization fund was to provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims about the use of government power to target individuals, groups, and entities for improper reasons, President Donald Trump's administration said. But critics filed suit, worrying it would provide handouts to insurrectionists.
Trump officials refuse to sign document affirming end of slush fund
The proposed anti-weaponization fund continues to be blocked by a court injunction.
Judge extends block on Trump's anti-weaponization fund
Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, framed the money as a “slush fund” for the president’s political allies.
Virginia man in 'au pair affair' case sentenced to life over wife's murder
A judge branded Brendan Banfield as "evil" for orchestrating the murders of his wife and a man who had been lured to his home as an alibi.
ACLU sues over prolonged detention of asylum-seeking teens with disabilities
The government has exacerbated the teens' disabilities, excluded them from protections afforded by federal law and discriminated against them on the basis of their disabilities, the organization contends.
Federal judge won't stop deportation of pregnant woman and son
Originally destined for Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio, the African woman was held in a windowless room for a week with her disabled son.
DOJ to investigate Virginia prosecutor's immigrant defendant policies
The federal government accuses the Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney of being lenient on defendants whose immigration status might affect their charges.