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The Department of Justice has withdrawn grand jury subpoenas that sought New York Times reporters' testimony and phone records after a federal judge sharply questioned the government's handling of the leak probe into reporting about President Trump's new Air Force One. The DOJ has said the investigation remains ongoing.
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder after a grand-jury indictment unsealed, elevating the case toward trial. The charges include lying in wait and a knife as a deadly weapon. Prosecutors have not said whether they will seek the death penalty.
The state has released a 101-page report on the Flint water crisis, detailing the history, slow official response, and attempts to press charges against nine officials including Rick Snyder. Attorneys say the document offers a thorough public account, while critics say justice has not been served. The report follows years of health concerns from lead-contaminated water and a series of legal battles.
The government has ensured that public statements by Attorney General Blanche at political rallies are made in a personal capacity, while critics warn that appearances could politicize the Justice Department. Blanche has defended the president’s interests amid investigations, saying he will always answer the call to speak on law enforcement matters. The department reiterates travel is funded under ethics rules.
The Jackson County grand jury has found no evidence of criminal conduct in Nolan Wells’ death after he disappeared on Horn Island on July 4. Prosecutors and family lawyers say the case raises questions, with calls for further independent investigation if credible new evidence emerges.