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Yes—sealed indictments are relatively common in federal court, and DOJ reports have shown tens of thousands of federal cases each year include sealed filings. They’re typically used to prevent flight, protect witnesses, or preserve ongoing investigations until an arrest is made. This article explains how sealed indictments work, why they’re issued, and what happens when […]
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This article features a 2004 interview with Joseph D. Pistone, the FBI undercover agent known as “Donnie Brasco.” It covers Pistone’s experiences infiltrating the Mafia and key takeaways from his books, including The Way of the Wiseguy. It also notes the interview’s origin and republication with permission from Crime, Justice and America magazine. An Interview
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