Alberto Gonzales is criticized over U.S. attorney firings

Sep. 30, 2008

Justice Department investigators say Gonzales and his deputy 'abdicated their responsibility' in the 2006 dismissals and offered reasons that were 'misleading.' As U.S. attorney general, Alberto R. Gonzales and his top deputy, Paul J. McNulty, "abdicated their responsibility" in the 2006 dismissals of nine U.S. attorneys, were strikingly aloof and uninformed about the process and offered the public reasons for the firings that were "inconsistent, misleading and or inaccurate," Justice Department investigators concluded Monday.

Mukasey leaves hospital; returns to work

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey left the hospital Friday, where he had been admitted after collapsing during a speech.

Justice Dept. recovers $1.34B in FY2008

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- More than $1 billion in fraudulent and false claims was recovered in fiscal year 2008, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Renzi says FBI taped leadership talks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Lawyers for Rep. Rick Renzi, saying politics play a big role in his case, claim the FBI taped delicate talks about House leadership races, court papers said.

Prosecutor named in attorney firings case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey says he has appointed a special prosecutor to decide whether criminal charges should be brought against his predecessor.

Report: No grand jury for Gonzales

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Justice Department officials do not plan to recommend a grand jury investigation of former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, The Washington Post reports.

Judge OKs accord in death penalty case

PHOENIX, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Phoenix has accepted a plea agreement in a controversial death penalty case that may have played a role in the ouster of a U.S. attorney.

Report: Gonzales mishandled documents

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales mishandled classified documents, according to a report released Tuesday by the Office of the Inspector General.

Former AG Gonzales cited in document probe

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice's inspector general says former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales mishandled secret documents on anti-terrorist wiretapping.

Justice grants aid prisoner re-entry plans

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- States will receive more than $10 million in federal grants for prisoner re-entry strategies, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.

Bush still dogged about attorneys scandal

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- What President George Bush knew about the firings of U.S. attorneys and when he knew it isn't clear from federal court documents, a review of testimony shows.

Attorneys sue Justice Dept. on hirings

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Six attorneys passed over for civil service posts in the U.S. Justice Department sued former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other top officials Friday.

Senators condemn Justice Dept. politics

WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- The leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday asked President George W. Bush to condemn the politicization of the Justice Department.

Conyers eyes Gonzales perjury charge

WASHINGTON, July 28 (UPI) -- A top House Democrat said Monday he is considering bringing perjury charges against former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Senators warn of 'burrowing in' at Justice

WASHINGTON, July 25 (UPI) -- Two U.S. senators have urged Attorney General Michael Mukasey to keep political appointees out of career Justice Department positions, The Washington Post said.

Mukasey pledges to fix Justice Dept. rep

WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Wednesday he has taken steps to ensure politics play no role in Justice Department workings.