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US Department of Justice

Also known as: DOJ

US federal law enforcement and prosecutions authority, handling cases from classified document mishandling to merger oversight and international fraud charges.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The US Department of Justice and international regulators, including the European Union, have already granted approval for the transaction, but domestic legal challenges have effectively frozen progress in the US.

    Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Although the US Department of Justice said in June it supported the merger, a coalition of 12 US states last week filed a lawsuit to block the deal.

    EU clears $110bn Paramount and Warner Bros merger, but it remains on hold in US
  5. Joy Online

    The US Marshals confirmed to the BBC that the Tates had been taken into custody, while a US Department of Justice spokesperson said the arrests were “pursuant to extradition proceedings”.

    Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
  6. Joy Online

    The US Marshals confirmed to the BBC that the Tates had been taken into custody, while a US Department of Justice spokesperson said the arrests were “pursuant to extradition proceedings”.

    Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
  7. Joy Online

    In June, the US Department of Justice had approved the merger. But the coalition of attorney generals has requested that the companies halt the transaction pending judicial review, threatening a temporary restraining order if they do not comply.

    California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
  8. Joy Online

    The US Department of Justice has previously flagged Singapore as a key transit hub to conceal illegal shipments to China.

    Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The US Department of Justice then opened an investigation into whether Bolton had mishandled classified information by disclosing parts of it in the book.

    Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
  11. Joy Online

    The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said the North Texas Antifa Cell operatives began shooting off and throwing fireworks at the facility in Prairieland, just south of Dallas, on the Independence Day holiday last summer, as well as vandalising vehicles and a guard kiosk on the pro

    Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
  12. Joy Online

    The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said the North Texas Antifa Cell operatives began shooting off and throwing fireworks at the facility in Prairieland, just south of Dallas, on the Independence Day holiday last summer, as well as vandalising vehicles and a guard kiosk on the pro

    Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
  13. Joy Online

    The OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research and Communications, Sammy Darko, confirmed that the US Department of Justice had not yet notified Ghana that it had formally served Ofori-Atta, leaving the prosecution effectively paralysed pending that step.

    OSP’s procedural failure on Ofori-Atta gave US immigration court the opening it needed – Ansa-Asare
Business

Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

The News

Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

11 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. EU approves Paramount-Warner Bros $110bn merger with conditions

    The European Commission cleared Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount agreed to end its film distribution partnership with Universal Pictures in Europe within 13 months and refrain from similar ventures for 10 years. The merger remains blocked in the US, where a coalition of 12 states filed a lawsuit arguing it would harm movie theatres and cable distributors; a US judge temporarily paused the deal to allow those claims to be considered.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. Tate brothers arrested in US facing 59 UK charges

    Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US following 38 new charges issued by British authorities, bringing their total charges to 59 for alleged offences between July 2010 and August 2017. The charges include rape, sex trafficking, and related crimes; prosecutors will seek their extradition to the UK, and the case now involves seven alleged victims.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tate brothers arrested in US; UK brings further charges

    Andrew Tate has been charged with seven further counts of rape and other charges relating to sex trafficking and child pornography, while his brother Tristan faces one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. The brothers were arrested in the US as British authorities seek their extradition.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. California leads 12 states to block Warner Bros-Paramount merger

    Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, arguing it would stifle competition and harm consumers by creating excessive media consolidation in Hollywood.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Singapore seizes $42m mansion allegedly bought with smuggled chip proceeds

    Police in Singapore have seized a luxury mansion allegedly purchased using proceeds from smuggling Nvidia AI chips subject to US export controls. The property, valued at 55 million Singapore dollars, is suspected to have been funded with at least two-thirds criminal proceeds, and its chief executive of Aperia Group faces money laundering charges.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

    John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to one count of illegal retention of classified information after being indicted on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material. He faces up to five years in prison, must pay $2.25 million in fines, debrief national security officials, and perform 100 hours of community service, with sentencing scheduled for 28 October.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Eight sentenced collectively to 450 years for Texas ICE facility riot

    Eight people with alleged Antifa ties have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison for their roles in a July 4 riot at an immigration detention centre in Texas, where a law enforcement officer was shot. Sentences range from 30 to 70 years, with one former Marine Corps reservist convicted of attempted murder receiving 100 years.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Eight sentenced to 450 years total for anti-ICE facility riot

    Eight people with alleged ties to Antifa have been collectively sentenced to 450 years in prison for roles in a riot outside an immigration detention centre in Texas on Independence Day, including a former Marine reservist convicted of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer who received 100 years.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. OSP's procedural failure enabled Ofori-Atta's US residency grant

    A senior legal academic has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor's failure to obtain prior authorisation from the Attorney General created the procedural vulnerability that a US immigration court exploited in granting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency. The court considered evidence relating to the OSP's actions, including declaring him a fugitive while he was receiving medical treatment in the United States, and found the criminal charges against him to be "not credible."

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. OSP clarifies strict process for Ken Ofori-Atta trial in absentia

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has responded to suggestions that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta be tried in absentia, explaining that such a proceeding can only follow after formal charges, notification, and the accused's refusal to appear. The OSP outlined that due notification requires formal personal service through official legal channels, not phone calls or social media.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 17 June

  1. US permanent residency does not shield Ofori-Atta from extradition

    Ken Ofori-Atta's approval for US permanent resident status does not grant him immunity from extradition, as US law permits extradition of lawful permanent residents under the bilateral extradition treaty between the United States and Ghana.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 12 June

  1. Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department

    The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein sought personal tie he never reciprocated

    Bill Gates testified to a House Oversight Committee that he never had a personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising, and said Epstein had used knowledge of his marital infidelities to pressure him. Gates stated he never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home, never witnessed Epstein engaged in criminal conduct, and never victimized anyone.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Former US attorney general defends Epstein files release in Congress

    Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending her handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating the Department of Justice produced nearly 3 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi, who was removed from her post in April, acknowledged the process was complicated but said the Department produced everything required by law, though the release has faced criticism over withheld documents and identifiable victims.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. US drops fraud charges against billionaire Adani after $10bn pledge

    The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing Indian officials for as much as $265m to secure contracts and misrepresenting facts to US investors. The charges were dropped after Adani pledged a $10bn investment in the US, pending judicial approval.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. California city mayor resigns after charged as Chinese agent

    Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after the US Department of Justice charged her with acting as an illegal agent of China. She agreed to plead guilty to the felony count and faces up to 10 years in prison, accused of following directions from Chinese officials including sharing favourable articles about Beijing without informing the US government.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer

    Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child, due in summer, Buckingham Palace announced. The baby will be 15th in line to the throne and will not hold the HRH title.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Man arrested after gunfire at White House press dinner

    A 31-year-old suspect from Torrance, California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect told officials he wanted to shoot members of the Trump administration; police said security and the suspect exchanged fire, and he was taken to hospital for evaluation.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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