DOJ Investigates Andrew Cuomo, Drops Lawsuits Against Police Departments

Federal Investigation into Andrew Cuomo

• 🏛️ The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
• 🗣️ The probe is said to be related to his congressional testimony concerning his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing home deaths.
• 📢 Cuomo's spokesperson denies being notified of any investigation and labels it as politically motivated election interference, using the term "lawfare."
• 📈 Congressional Republicans have been urging the DOJ to investigate, alleging perjury in Cuomo's 2024 testimony.

Dismissal of Civil Lawsuits Against Police Departments

• ⚖️ The DOJ is dismissing civil lawsuits against the police departments in Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• 💔 These cases stemmed from the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police officers.
• 🚫 The Trump administration's stance is that it wants to exit the business of years-long federal oversight of law enforcement agencies, deeming it ineffective and costly.
• 🤝 The administration favors local control and oversight for police departments.

Changes to DOJ Grant Funding for Police Departments

• 💰 CBS News has confirmed a shakeup in DOJ grant priorities for local police departments.
• 📉 Priorities have shifted away from initiatives like hate crime reduction, domestic extremism, and community violence intervention.
• 📈 New priorities focus on applications for border security, immigration, and opioid combat.
• 🚫 The criteria for this year's grants no longer prioritize workforce diversity.