Loretta Lynch

NFL hires former Attorney General Lynch in Flores lawsuit

February 16, 2022 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired a law firm that includes former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend it and its teams in Brian Flores' race discrimination lawsuit.

Lynch, the attorney general in the latter part of the Obama administration, will work with Brad Karp, chairman at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison.

Former Groton sailor seeking to sue federal government over classified photo conviction

Julia BergmanJuly 9, 2018 GMT

A former Groton sailor is seeking to sue the Department of Justice, former President Barack Obama, former FBI director James Comey, former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI agent Peter Strzok, alleging they violated his constitutional right to equal protection under the laws.

Key findings of Justice watchdog report on Clinton probe

By CHAD DAY and ERIC TUCKERJune 15, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's watchdog has finally weighed in on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation and nobody comes out looking good...

Inspector general report says James Comey defied authority, chastises Loretta Lynch: Report

Alex Swoyer The Washington TimesJune 6, 2018 GMT

The Justice Department's watchdog report says former FBI Director James B. Comey defied authority and it chastises former Attorney General Loretta Lynch for her handling of the Clinton email probe, according to ABC News.

More texts turned over from FBI agent taken off Mueller team

By ERIC TUCKERJanuary 21, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has turned over to Congress additional text messages involving an FBI agent who was removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team following the discovery of derogatory comments about President Donald Trump...

The Latest: Trump tells Democrats to move on Cabinet picks

January 31, 2017 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):

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President Donald Trump is jawboning Democrats to move faster on approving his Cabinet nominations...

AP Interview: Lynch says US must hold police accountable

By ERIC TUCKERJanuary 14, 2017 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — As a younger lawyer, Loretta Lynch prosecuted New York police officers who sodomized a Haitian immigrant in a precinct bathroom. As attorney general, she's broadened her focus to go after entire police departments for unconstitutional practices...

Latest: Activists don’t trust Chicago mayor to reform police

January 14, 2017 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Department of Justice's report from its yearlong investigation into the Chicago Police Department (all times local):...

Casey Concerned About Philadelphia Polling Sites

By Terrie Morgan-BeseckerNovember 4, 2016 GMT

Concerns over the highly contentious election headed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton prompted requests for action in some parts of the state.

Your Turn: Oct. 5

Staff WriterOctober 5, 2016 GMT

Big mistakeRe: “Hillary Clinton logical choice for president,” Editorial, Sunday:I think it says a lot about the Express-News when it recommends someone I believe to be a criminal for president.The FBI director testified before a congressional committee and listed what I, again, believe to be the various crimes she committed, only to follow with a get-out-of-jail card, probably arranged by Bill in that private meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Quotations in the News

By The Associated PressJanuary 29, 2015 GMT

"If confirmed as attorney general, I would be myself. I would be Loretta Lynch." — Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch, facing skeptical questioning during her Senate confirmation hearing.