Southeast Texas News

Recent News About U.S. Department Of Justice (DOJ)

• Vigil set to remember crime victims

  By Marilyn Tennissen | Wednesday, Apr 11, 2007 @ 4:00pm

  Each April since 1981, Office for Victims of Crime, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Rallies, candlelight vigils and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims' rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

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• Orwig stepping down as U.S. Attorney, says move not related to national issue

  By Marilyn Tennissen | Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 @ 7:00am

  Matthew Orwig, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, is leaving his post at the end of May to join a law firm opening a branch in Dallas.

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