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A New Jersey woman has been charged in a wrong-way crash involving a police cruiser on Thanksgiving that left two children dead and three people injured, officials said.

A Thanksgiving Day crash involving a police cruiser and a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a central New Jersey highway left two children dead and three people injured, according the state Attorney General’s Office. The accident occurred around 11:35 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Routes 1 and 130 in North Brunswick. The car carrying the children was traveling…

New York AG Letitia James has released the transcripts and exhibits associated with the independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against now former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Melissa Russo reports.

The New York Attorney General released transcripts of the Cuomo investigation, revealing more details of what occurred in the Governor’s office. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

New York AG Letitia James has released the transcripts and exhibits associated with the independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against now former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The documents include the deposition of Brittany Commisso whose allegations against Cuomo are believed to be the allegations against him in a misdemeanor complaint filed by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office....

The lawyer for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo complained about what she says were improper leaks about the sex misdemeanor probe against Cuomo by the Albany Sheriff’s Office.

State Attorney General Leticia James announced that she is running for Governor on Friday morning. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.

Department of Justice Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta called acquisitions of nascent competitors “one category of particularly concerning transactions.”

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that the Department of Justice will double the enforcement staff of its civil rights division in order to better protect the right to vote.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday a robust reform to change the state laws regarding the excessive use of force by police officers. The Police Accountability Act looks to amend the state’s law that justifies police use of force given that the current state law sets “an exceedingly high standard for prosecuting officers who have improperly used...

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday pressed Congress for increased funding on a variety of Justice Department priorities, including combating domestic terrorism, protecting civil rights, prosecuting hate crimes and battling the opioid epidemic. Testifying for the first time as attorney general before a House Appropriations subcommittee, Garland also spoke about policing reforms, including a budget request to enhance community-oriented policing....

If you see prices spike during an emergency or natural disaster, it may be price gouging. Here’s how to recognize illegal price gouging and what you can do about it.

Following the verdict on Derek Chauvin, mayoral candidates here in the city are now focusing on police reform.

The American Rescue Plan Act did not protect $1,400 stimulus checks from garnishment. Some states have enforced their own rules instead.

Merrick Garland told U.S. senators during his confirmation hearing on Monday that he will supervise prosecution of white supremacists if confirmed to lead the Department of Justice.

An emotional Merrick Garland describes the anti-semitism his family came to this country to escape, telling lawmakers at his confirmation hearing his motivation to be attorney general is out of “obligation to the country to pay back.”

President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general is set for his confirmation hearing vowing to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent

South Dakota’s attorney general has been charged with three misdemeanors for striking and killing a man with his car last September

Then-President Donald Trump considered replacing acting attorney general Jeffrey Rosen in January with Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Clark, who was willing to help Trump push his claims of widespread voter fraud in order to overturn the election results, according to a Justice Department official. Trump ultimately decided against firing Rosen out of fear that it would lead to mass resignations from...

New Yorkers lined the sidewalks and cars jammed the streets near a Brooklyn coronavirus vaccine site after false rumors spread of extra doses available to the general public. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.