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Eric Himpton Holder was born on January 21, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, U.S., to a Barbadian couple. His mother, Miriam, was a telephone operator and secretary. His father, Eric Himpton Holder Sr. (19051970), was a real-estate broker.

Holder grew up in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He graduated high school and received the 'Regents Scholarship' from the 'Stuyvesant High School,' Manhattan, in 1969. He then joined 'Columbia University,' where he was a prominent civil-rights activist. Holder was part of the 'Reserve Officers' Training Corps' office, which was later renamed the 'Malcolm X' student center.

Holder completed his BA in American history in 1973.

In 1974, while studying law at the 'Columbia Law School,' Holder worked as a clerk at the 'NAACP Legal Defense Fund.' He then worked at the 'Criminal Division' of the 'Department of Justice' in 1975. His experience in these two jobs earned him his first full-time job after his graduation from law school in 1976.

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Career

In 1976, as part of the attorney general's 'Honors Program,' Holder joined the newly established public-integrity office of the 'Department of Justice' in Washington. Working in that position, he prosecuted public officials involved in government corruption at various levels. Some such personnel were the ambassador to the Dominican Republic, the treasurer of the state of Florida, a Pennsylvania-based judge, and an assistant U.S. attorney from New York.

He was a nominee of the then-president, Ronald Reagan, for the position of the associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. After assuming the post, Holder primarily headed civil and criminal cases. His tenure lasted for 5 years.

In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Holder for the position of the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C, which the senate confirmed later that year. With this, he became the first AfricanAmerican to preside over the largest U.S. attorney's office.

His 4-year tenure witnessed several progressive activities, with community outreach being the priority. He established a domestic violence task-force unit, brought in a community undertaking project, and introduced 'Operation Cease-Fire' to reduce gun crime.

Holder served on the board of trustees of 'The George Washington University' in 1996 and 1997. That year, President Clinton promoted him to the second-highest position of the 'Justice Department,' deputy attorney general. Holder was again the first AfricanAmerican to serve in that post. In that capacity, he expanded his previous initiatives.

Holder presided over civil and criminal cases related to enforcement, litigation, and other administrative issues. He established 'Lawyers for One America' to prioritize the role of citizens in the legal process and to diversify the legal profession.

As the deputy attorney general, Holder prominently worked in the areas of budget and personnel issues such as solving disputes among department heads, briefing reporters on policy initiatives, and working on national security issues. He also presided over significant investigations such as the 2002 case of bribery and corruption in the 'Winter Olympics' in Salt Lake City, the enactment of the 'Independent Counsel, and the murders of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.

Opposing the model introduced under President George W. Bushs administration, Holder advocated civilian trials for terrorism suspects. Republican lawmakers were against Holder's suggestion.

Holder ordered the investigation of the accusation of misconduct involving the New Orleans police department, during Hurricane Katrina.

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In 2001, Holder quit his office and began his private practice as a litigation partner with 'Covington & Burling' in Washington, D.C. There, he worked on civil, criminal, and investigative matters, along with domestic and international advisory issues.

Two of Holder's significant clients at the firm were 'Purdue Pharma' and 'Merck & Co., Inc.' (one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world). He was also part of the dog-fighting investigation of the 'National Football League' (against Michael Vick) and the case involving 'Chiquita Brands International,' the country's leading distributor of bananas, and its payment of protection money to the 'United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia' (AUC).

In March 2004, under the leadership of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, Holder and 'Covington & Burling' represented the 'Illinois Gaming Board' as a team of special investigators. The investigation was short-lived and was canceled on May 18, 2004.

After serving as the senior legal advisor for Barack Obama's 20072008 presidential campaign, Holder was appointed as the attorney general in Obama's administration. The senate confirmed his post in February 2009.

On March 27, 2009, he assumed duty at the 'Lisner Auditorium' of the 'George Washington University.'

Holder and Republican legislators were pitted against each other once again during 'Operation Fast and Furious.'

In February 2011, Holder, on behalf of his legal department, announced that he would no longer defend cases related to the 'Defense of Marriage Act,' citing it unconstitutional. He argued that the prohibition of gay marriage did not adhere to strict scrutiny.

In May 2011, Holder testified before the Congress, speaking on the legality of the operation that captured and killed Osama bin Laden. Holder maintained that killing Laden was legal. However, he failed to produce documents related to the operation. Hence, the Republican House held Holder in contempt of the Congress. With this, he became the first head of the Justice Department to be held in contempt of the Congress. However, he did not face any criminal prosecution.

Later that year, the 'House Judiciary Committee' declared an investigation into Holder's conduct and what he knew about 'Operation Fast and Furious' in his previous testimony.

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In 2012, the 'House Oversight and Government Reform Committee' cited Holder for contempt of the Congress, as he did not respond to the committee's issue of a subpoena regarding the documents related to 'Operation Fast and Furious.'

On August 12, 2013, Holder, on behalf of the 'Justice Department,' launched the 'Smart on Crime' program at the House of Delegates meeting of the 'American Bar Association.'

In September 2014, Holder announced his resignation, and attorney general. Loretta Lynch succeeded him in April 2015.

Holder returned to private practice at 'Covington & Burling' later that year. However, he continued to provide legal assistance in political matters, such as the opposition of the practice of gerrymandering.

In early 2016, Holder represented the South Africa-based telecommunications company 'MTN Group,' negotiating a fine that the government of Nigeria had imposed on the company.

In October 2016, Politico announced Holder's appointment as the chairman of the 'National Democratic Redistricting Committee.' He assumed office the following year.

In October 2018, a Trump supporter named Cesar Sayoc was arrested in Florida for sending packages that were suspected of containing explosives, in an attempt to attack the president, Holder, and other top political figures. Fortunately, none of the devices detonated, and no injury was reported.

That year, Holder hinted at his probable presidential run in 2020.

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A jury found a 32-year-old man guilty of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle back in 2019.

Eric R. Holder Jr. was convicted of a first-degree murder charge along with two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter by a Los Angeles County jury Wednesday.

Holder and Hussle had known each other for years they grew up members of the same South Los Angeles street gang when a chance meeting outside the rappers Los Angeles clothing store led to the shooting, and his death.

The evidence against Holder was overwhelming, from eyewitnesses to surveillance cameras from local businesses that captured his arrival, the shooting and his departure.

A 32-year-old man was convicted of murdering Nipsey Hussle. (AP, File)

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His attorney did not even deny that he was the shooter but urged jurors to find him guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.

The shooting of Hussle occurred after a conversation the two had about Holder being an informant for authorities. Holder's lawyer argued the shooting was brought on by "heat of passion" from being accused of "snitching" while Deputy District Attorney John McKinney argued that the nine minutes that passed allowed for the crime to be premeditated.

Defendant Eric Holder Jr., right, and his attorney Aaron Jansen appear at trial. (Frederick M. Brown/Daily Mail.com via AP, Pool)

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The trial regarding Hussle's death began on June 15, and the jury deliberated for six hours over a span of two days.

Hussle, whose legal name is Ermias Asghedom, died at age 33. He had just released his major-label debut album, which earned him his first Grammy nomination, when he was gunned down.

Holder listens during opening statements in his murder trial, Wednesday, June 15 at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles. (Frederick M. Brown/Daily Mail.com via AP, Pool)

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The rapper is survived by his longtime partner Lauren London and their son, along with a daughter he shared with a previous partner.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Lauryn Overhultz is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.

She has interviewed many celebrities including Tori Spelling, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain and more.

Lauryn has done on the ground coverage as well including traveling to New Mexico in 2021 to cover the on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin.

Lauryn began working in entertainment news in 2019. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism and a B.A in Philosophy.

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Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has said that he believes former President Donald Trump will likely face charges for his actions that led to the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol following his 2020 presidential election loss.

On Thursday, August 4, Holder appeared on SiriusXMs Urban View" where he weighed in on the investigation underway in Georgia. According to Holder, Trump's first string of charges could come from the investigative probe in Fulton County, Ga.

My eyes are on Fulton County first. Look at the Justice Department in 2023, Holder told the radio show.

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He also admitted he believes Trump will also face charges from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). However, those charges will likely come shortly after the conclusion of the midterm elections.

My guess is that by the end of this process, youre going to see indictments involving high-level people in the White House, youre going to see indictments against people outside the White House who were advising them with regard to the attempt to steal the election, Holder said.

He continued, And I think ultimately youre probably going to see the president, former president of the United States indicted as well.

Holder's remarks come nearly one month after The Washington Post reported on the expansion of the DOJ's investigation. Speaking to NBC News' Lester Holt during a recent interview, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland also weighed in on the investigation and vowed that the justice department would pursue justice without fear or favor.

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We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for events surrounding Jan. 6, for any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another, accountable. Thats what we do. We dont pay any attention to other issues with respect to that, Garland said.

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has also expressed interest in the department pursuing charges against Trump.

They have to make decisions about prosecution understanding what it means if the facts and the evidence are there, and they decide not to prosecute, how do we then call ourselves a nation of laws? I think thats a very serious, serious balancing, Cheney said.

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1. Eric Holder's Contempt Case Trends Amid Bannon Sentence 'Double Standards'  Newsweek
2. No, Steve Bannon's Contempt of Congress Isn't Comparable to Eric Holder's. Here's Why.  Law & Crime
3. Sean Hannity defends Steve Bannon, blames his prosecution on politicizing the FBI  Media Matters for America
4. Degrees of Contempt: Pundits Seek to Excuse the Lack of Prior Contempt Prosecutions in the Wake of the Bannon Sentencing  Jonathan Turley
5. Trump Ally Steve Bannon Sentenced to Four Months and Fined for Contempt of Congress  The New American
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The upcoming audit surfaces as Wells Fargo navigates several issues with a racial undercurrent. The bank in March came under fire after a Bloomberg analysisfound the bank accepted 72% of mortgage refinance applications from White borrowers in 2020 but 47% from Black applicants. Wells Fargos numbers improved marginally in 2021. Still, the issue and others prompted Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, to call on Scharf ro fix Wells shortcomings once and for all.

Additionally,about a dozen current and former Wells Fargo employees told The New York Times in May that the bank held phony job interviews for nonwhite and female job-seekers for positions that had already been offered to other candidates. The effort was allegedly meant to satisfy the banks diverse slate policy, which mandates that at least half of candidates interviewed for certain positions be of a diverse background. The bank paused that policy in June to review it, and instituted changes in August.

Scharf himself landed in hot water in 2020, after characterizing the pool of potential Black candidates as very limited. Wells Fargo that year pledged to double Black leadership by 2025 and tie operating committee members diversity efforts to their pay.About 9% of the banks U.S. executives are Black as of December 2021, up from 5.8% a year earlier, the bank said in a Tuesday press release.

Wells Fargo is hardly the first bank to agree to a racial-equity audit. Among Wells peers, Citipledged to do so last October, and JPMorgan Chase followed in March.

The notion hasnt always been popular. Wells Fargo this year and last advised its shareholders against voting for such an audit, Bloomberg reported.

The banks announcement comes, too, as Scharf prepares to testify next week in front of the House Financial Services Committee in a hearing on accountability. A similar hearing with the Senate Banking Committee has yet to be scheduled.

Covington & Burling, which counts former U.S.Attorney General Eric Holder in its leadership, has previously conducted racial audits for companies in trouble. The law firm helmed Starbucks racial equity audit in 2019, not long after two Black men were accused of trespassing and were arrested in a Philadelphia store despite explaining that they were there for a business meeting.

The incident went viral and Starbucks, which had tried and failed to strike up a conversation on race relations after Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2015, was forced to face allegations of racial discrimination in its stores head on.

Starbucks made several changesfollowing Covington & Burlings audit, including expanded training and opening more stores in underserved communities.

In its press release Tuesday, Wells Fargo listed several initiatives it has launched to boost racial equity. Its invested $50 million in 13 Black-owned banks and roughly $420 million in 200 community development financial institutions and nonprofits that serve mostly nonwhite business owners; and has given $107 million in scholarships and programming to historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions, it said.

The bank last week awarded $7.5 millionto the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative in Houston, the first of eight grants in a larger homeownership effort.

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