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United States Attorney Kavanaugh Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

DOJ PressOctober 13, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), advocates, survivors, victim service providers, justice professionals, police and first responders, as well as communities and sovereign tribal nations across the U.S. in observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence is more prevalent than many people realize, and its devastating consequences can span generations and last a lifetime. Approximately one in four women, and one in seven men, will experience severe domestic violence in their lifetimes; however, rates are disproportionately higher for American Indian and Alaska

United States Attorney Kavanaugh Reflects on Five-Year Anniversary of August 12 Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville

DOJ PressAugust 12, 20220

Charlottesville, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh released the following statement marking five years since the Unite the Right riots that occurred on August 11-12th, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia: “Five years ago, the city of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia were engulfed by a group of white supremacists and neo-Nazis. Across the nation, people watched in shock as hate-filled violence erupted in the streets of our city. At the end of the day, Heather Heyer, a Charlottesville resident, was killed and at least 30 more peaceful protestors were significantly injured as the result of a senseless mass

U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh Selected as Chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Terrorism and National Security

DOJ PressJuly 22, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Chris Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia has been selected to chair the Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee for the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC). The Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee is comprised of 18 current United States Attorneys representing districts throughout the country and is dedicated to addressing issues relating to investigating and prosecuting threats to national security and acts of domestic and international terrorism. “The Department of Justice’s core priority is keeping our country safe from all threats, foreign and domestic. A critical step in achieving that goal is the streamlined

U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh Selected as Chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Terrorism and National Security

DOJ PressJuly 22, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Chris Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia has been selected to chair the Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee for the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC). The Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee is comprised of 18 current United States Attorneys representing districts throughout the country and is dedicated to addressing issues relating to investigating and prosecuting threats to national security and acts of domestic and international terrorism. “The Department of Justice’s core priority is keeping our country safe from all threats, foreign and domestic. A critical step in achieving that goal is the streamlined

‘Playing With Fire’: Rubio Shreds Democrats For ‘Encouraging’ Would-Be Kavanaugh Assassin

The Daily CallerJune 9, 20220

‘Playing With Fire’: Rubio Shreds Democrats For ‘Encouraging’ Would-Be Kavanaugh Assassin Harold Hutchison on June 9, 2022 Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday that rhetoric aimed at conservatives was “playing with fire” in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and was encouraging violence. “We are playing with fire,” Rubio said. “I’m not saying this guy wouldn’t have done this anyway if he’s truly as deranged as he appears to be. My point is that when you’re encouraging this, when you call your political opponents people have

United States Attorney Chris Kavanaugh Announces $3,000,000 Settlement in False Claims Act Case Against HEYtex USA

DOJ PressMay 25, 20220

ROANOKE, Va. HEYtex USA, located in Pulaski, Virginia, has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018 when it knowingly sold fabrics to the United States military that failed to meet certain required specifications. HEYtex has also entered into an agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to ensure that HEYtex remains in compliance with testing requirements going forward. HEYtex USA is a worldwide manufacturer of various technical textiles and materials, and its North American headquarters in Southwest Virginia specializes in fabrics and materials produced

U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh Recognizes Police Week

DOJ PressMay 11, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022. “This week, we gather to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to our country,” said Attorney General Garland. “We remember the courage with which they worked and lived. And we recommit ourselves to the mission to which they dedicated their lives. On behalf of a grateful Justice Department and a grateful nation, I extend

NYT Reporters Say Editors Removed Exculpatory Information About Kavanaugh

The Daily CallerMay 4, 20220

NYT Reporters Say Editors Removed Exculpatory Information About Kavanaugh Chuck Ross on September 17, 2019 The co-authors of a new book about Brett Kavanaugh blamed New York Times editors on Monday for removing a key passage from an essay they published over the weekend that laid out a new, but uncorroborated, sexual misconduct allegation against the Supreme Court justice. In an interview with MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell, Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly addressed the controversy over a New York Times Review essay they published on Saturday that previewed their book, “The Education of Brett Kavanaugh: An Investigation.” The essay

United States Attorney Kavanaugh Announces Partnership with Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery to Address Fraud

DOJ PressMarch 30, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Special Inspector General Brian D. Miller of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) jointly announced today that their offices have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their current cooperative efforts to investigate and prosecute fraud involving certain loans, loan guarantees, and investments made by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, which included over $2 trillion in emergency financial assistance designed to provide immediate help for American businesses and individuals. “We have

Statement of U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh on Today’s Guilty Plea of Former Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker

DOJ PressMarch 18, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia released the following statement today following the guilty plea of former Rocky Mount, Virginia Police Officer Jacob Fracker: “On the morning of January 6, 2021, two off-duty police officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department traveled from the Western District of Virginia to Washington, D.C., where they donned gas masks and sought to stop the joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of counting electoral votes related to the presidential election, a necessary precondition to the peaceful transfer of power. Today, one of

United States Attorney Chris Kavanaugh Offers Condolences to Fallen Bridgewater College Officers

DOJ PressFebruary 2, 20220

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh joins the law enforcement community across the Commonwealth of Virginia in mourning the loss of Bridgewater College Police Officer John Painter and Campus Security Officer J.J. Jefferson, who died in the line of duty Tuesday, February 1, 2022. “Every day, brave men and women put their lives at risk when they put on a uniform and a badge, and protect our communities,” U.S. Attorney Kavanaugh said today. “These two men are examples of what we should all aspire to be — courageous in the face of danger and willing to sacrifice

Twitter Users Dunk On AOC For Claiming Kavanaugh Was ‘Credibly Accused’ of Sexual Assault

The Daily CallerDecember 2, 20210

Twitter users mocked Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for claiming that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was credibly accused of sexual assault on Wednesday. “Reminder that Brett Kavanaugh *still* remains credibly accused of sexual assault on multiple accounts w/ corroborated details & this year the FBI admitted it never fully investigated,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Wednesday. “Yet the court is letting him decide on whether to legalize forced birth in the US. No recusal.” The tweet came hours after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that gives justices the opportunity to potentially overrule

Kavanaugh And Barrett Had Some Tough Questions About Texas’ Novel Abortion Ban

The Daily CallerNovember 1, 20210

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for three hours Monday regarding Texas’ Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions at about 6 weeks after conception. The majority of the justices asked questions that suggested they believe abortion providers should be able to challenge the Texas law, according to a transcript. The novel legislation is enforced through civil lawsuits by private individuals, who can be awarded $10,000 for reporting those who knowingly perform or assist in performing illegal abortions. Because the state of Texas is technically not enforcing the law, it has been difficult for abortion advocate to challenge the law

Christopher R. Kavanaugh Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia

DOJ PressOctober 13, 20210

ROANOKE, Va. – In a ceremony Thursday evening, Christopher Robert Kavanaugh was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. The Honorable Lisa O. Monaco, Deputy Attorney General for the Department of Justice, administered the oath office at a private ceremony at the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. President Joseph R. Biden nominated Mr. Kavanaugh to be the United States Attorney on August 10, 2021. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on October 5, 2021. “It is the honor of my life to serve as United States Attorney for the Western District

Kavanaugh Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Daily CallerOctober 1, 20210

“On Thursday, per the Court’s regular testing protocols, Justice Kavanaugh had a routine Covid test ahead of Justice Barrett’s investiture on Friday,” the court wrote in a statement Friday morning. “On Thursday evening, Justice Kavanaugh was informed that he had tested positive for Covid-19.” Kavanaugh had no symptoms as of Friday and he has been fully vaccinated since January, according to the statement. His wife and daughters are also fully vaccinated, testing negative on Thursday. “Per current Court testing protocols, all of the Justices were tested Monday morning prior to conference, and all tested negative, including Justice Kavanaugh,” the court