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Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

Mar. 27, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former correctional officer at a federal California women's prison known for numerous misconduct allegations was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing five inmates, federal officials announced Wednesday. Nakie Nunley, who supervised inmates...

Justice Department beefs up focus on artificial intelligence enforcement, warns of harsher sentences

Mar. 07, 2024 13:34 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is stepping up its focus on artificial intelligence, with officials warning Thursday that companies and people who deliberately misuse the technology to advance a white-collar crime like price fixing, fraud or market manipulation will be at risk for a...

Attorney General Merrick Garland to undergo surgery, Justice Department says

Jan. 29, 2024 21:14 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery this weekend and delegate his duties to the deputy attorney general during the procedure, the Justice Department said Monday. The news comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the...