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# Public Integrity Section (PIN)

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## About PIN

The Public Integrity Section (PIN) oversees the investigation and prosecution of all federal crimes affecting government integrity, including bribery of public officials, election crimes, and other related offenses.  PIN investigates and prosecutes some of the most sensitive, complex, and contentious public corruption cases handled by the Department, including cases involving elected and appointed officials at all levels of government.  PIN also serves as a source of advice and expertise for federal prosecutors and agents regarding the handling of public corruption cases nationwide, and plays a key role in developing Department policy concerning public corruption and election crime investigations and prosecutions.  PIN handles cases in Districts across the country, either on its own or in partnership with the local U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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### Leadership

**Corey Amundson**Chief

**John Keller**Principal Deputy Chief

**Jennifer ClarkeRosaleen O’GaraMarco Palmieri**Deputy Chiefs

**Robert Heberle**Deputy Chief and Director, Election Crimes Branch

**Jonathan Jacobson**Acting Deputy Director, Election Crimes Branch

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Press Release

Former Candidate for 13th Congressional District of Florida Charged for Election-Related Threat to Former Primary Candidate and Private Citizen

  An indictment was unsealed yesterday charging a Florida man with threatening to kill his primary opponent in the 2021 election for the 13th Congressional District of Florida and...

September 27, 2024

Press Release

Former Ohio Municipal Prosecutor and Former Criminal Defendant  Charged with Bribery Conspiracy

  An indictment was unsealed today charging two Ohio men with a bribery scheme in which a municipal prosecutor agreed to help a criminal defendant with his pending cases...

September 24, 2024

Press Release

Former Assistant District Attorney Indicted on Bribery, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Other Felony Charges

  A federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana, returned an indictment today charging a former Louisiana Assistant District Attorney with conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, using his cell phone...

September 18, 2024

Press Release

Former Wisconsin Prison Employee Pleads Guilty to Bribery

  A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty today to smuggling contraband into a state maximum-security prison in exchange for bribes.

September 12, 2024

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Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force

Washington, DC

  Thank you, Attorney General Garland, Deputy Attorney General Monaco, and Director Wray for your commitment to safeguarding our elections. With your leadership and support, the Criminal Division’s Public...

September 4, 2024

Press Release

Former Arkansas Judge Convicted of Making False Statements to Law Enforcement

  A former Arkansas local district court judge was convicted of making false statements to the FBI on Friday.

September 3, 2024

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