Michael Horowitz is an American attorney and government official serving as Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). In this capacity he is responsible for detecting and deterring waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct within DOJ programs and personnel as well as increasing economy and efficiency of operations within the department. Michael has led multiple high-profile investigations pertaining to actions taken by both FBI and DOJ during 2016 presidential election and response for COVID-19 pandemic response efforts.

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Early life and education

Born September 19th 1962 to Anne J. and Fred Horowitz – both Jewish – of New York City. His father owned a women’s clothing manufacturer while his mother ran an antique store in Nyack. At Brandeis University he earned both a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in economics while minoring in Legal Studies; followed by earning his Juris Doctorate at Harvard Law School with honors.

Career and achievements

Horowitz began his legal career as a law clerk for Judge John G. Davies of the U.S. District Court for California’s Central District and associate at Debevoise & Plimpton law firm. From 1991-1999 he served as Assistant U.S. Attorney in New York’s Southern District as Chief of its Public Corruption Unit and Deputy Chief of Criminal Division – being awarded with an Attorney General Award of Distinguished Service for conducting an in-depth police corruption investigation in 1995.

Since 1999, he had served the DOJ’s Criminal Division in Washington D.C. as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and then as Chief of Staff from 1999 to 2002. Following that role, he returned to private practice as partner at Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft specializing in white collar defense, internal investigations, regulatory compliance compliance issues and was confirmed as commissioner by the Senate for service on the U.S. Sentencing Commission in 2003.

Horowitz was officially confirmed and installed as Inspector General of the DOJ on April 16, 2012. Since then, he has overseen an international workforce of more than 500 special agents, auditors, inspectors, attorneys, and support staff nationwide. From 2015-20 he chaired CIGIE (Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency), an organization comprised of all 75 federal Inspectors General. Since April 2020 he also co-chairs Pandemic Response Accountability Committee which Congress established to monitor pandemic emergency spending totalling $5 trillion since April 2020.

Horowitz has conducted several extensive investigations into the conduct of both the FBI and DOJ, such as:

• A joint review by the FBI and DOJ of their actions during the 2016 presidential election concluded that former FBI Director James Comey and other employees brought discredit upon themselves and to their agency by deviating from established procedures and norms, but did not find evidence of political bias motivations for these decisions.
• Review of FBI applications for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against former Trump campaign adviser, revealed significant errors and omissions submitted to FISA court and failed oversight from DOJ.
• Review of DOJ and FBI Handling of Alleged Sexual Abuse Committed by Larry Nassar of USA Gymnastics National Team Doctor Larry Nassar revealed that the FBI Indianapolis Field Office failed to respond with due seriousness and urgency when receiving complaints against Dr. Larry Nassar of sexual abuse, while senior officials at both organizations made numerous oversight and coordination errors that made matters worse.

Horowitz has earned praise from lawmakers from both parties as well as former colleagues and peers alike for his independence, integrity, and professionalism. At times he has faced scrutiny or pressure from political figures who question or accuse his findings or alleged incompetence or bias; yet Horowitz continues to stand up for himself and advocate for greater transparency and accountability within government.

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Davey Allison was one of NASCAR’s most distinguished drivers. The son of racing icon Bobby Allison and member of Alabama Gang, he won 19 NASCAR Cup Series races including Daytona 500 and Winston 500 victories; was 1987 Rookie of the Year winner; 1992 Winston All-Star Race champion; and 1993 IROC champion; eventually being honored with induction into NASCAR Hall of Fame status in 2019.

However, Allison was tragically cut short at 32 by a fatal helicopter accident at Talladega Superspeedway in 1993. While on his way to watch his friend Neil Bonnett test his car at Talladega Superspeedway, Allison lost control and crashed in the infield, suffering serious head injuries before ultimately passing away at a hospital near Birmingham, Alabama later on that same day.

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A Racing Prodigy

Davey Allison was born in Hollywood, Florida on February 25, 1961 as the oldest of four children of Bobby and Judy Allison. Soon after moving to Hueytown Alabama as a child, his family became immersed in racing – learning car maintenance from both his father and uncle Donnie Allison who were successful NASCAR drivers; as well as befriending local racers such as Red Farmer and Neil Bonnett who formed what would later be known as The Alabama Gang.

Davey Allison began racing at Birmingham International Raceway as an 18-year-old, winning his inaugural race after only six attempts – becoming an instantaneous success at both tracks. Additionally, he competed in ARCA series where he won eight races (four at Talladega Superspeedway). In 1984 he was honored as ARCA Rookie of the Year while finishing second overall.

A Rising Star in NASCAR

Davey Allison made his NASCAR Cup Series debut driving for Hoss Ellington at Talladega in 1985. After qualifying 22nd and finishing 10th in his inaugural race, Allison quickly impressed many and eventually caught the attention of car owner Harry Ranier who hired him to drive No. 28 Ford starting 1987. Allison quickly won three races during his rookie year: Winston 500 at Talladega (beating his father Bobby to finish line); Dover 500 and Southern 500 events plus being named Rookie of the Year – all during one rookie season alone.

Allison continued to win races and compete for championships for Ranier, then later Robert Yates. In 1992 he won both Daytona 500 and Winston All-Star Race after an exciting duel with Bill Elliott; also winning both races was controversial due to a controversial crash with Kyle Petty during their final lap due to rain delays on race day; finishing third overall both years in points standings (behind Dale Earnhardt and Elliott).

A Tragic End

Davey Allison was affected by several accidents and tragedies during his career and life, such as being involved in a violent crash at Pocono in 1992 that saw him flip several times, leading to concussion and broken arm injuries. Furthermore, Clifford died during a practice crash at Michigan in 1992 while Alan Kulwicki perished in a plane crash two years later.

On July 12, 1993, tragedy struck when Davey Allison was flying his helicopter to Talladega Superspeedway alongside Red Farmer who was also a pilot. Allison misjudged the wind and hit a catch fence before misplacing and spinning out of control before landing in an infield corner and spinning up again before eventually spinning and collapsing; Farmer managed to survive with broken arms and punctured lungs; Allison unfortunately suffered massive head trauma; airlifted for surgery at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham before eventually losing consciousness before passing away a day later leaving behind wife Liz as well as Robbie (Robbie), his son Robbie (Robbie), and daughter Krista.

A Lasting Legacy

Davey Allison left behind an indelible mark on NASCAR with his excellence and passion, being one of the most popular drivers from his era and leader of a group known as the Young Guns. Admired by peers and loved by fans alike, who still fondly remember him today. NASCAR honored Davey by honoring him as one of its 50 Greatest Drivers (1998) as well as by honoring him with induction into its Hall of Fame in 2019 (his son Robbie followed in his footsteps and became a driver while Krista became a journalist/writer).

Davey Allison was an extraordinary NASCAR driver whose talent shone briefly but brilliantly. A racer at heart, Davey lived for speed but died too soon. A beloved hero to many who inspired by his life – Davey Allison will never be forgotten as one of NASCAR’s legendary racers.

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Les Dieux Sont Mortaux (The Gods Are Mortal), published by Editions du Seuil in 2023, is an historical fiction novel which tells the story of two lovers, Amina and Gabriel, who become caught up in Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962).

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A Cross-Cultural Romance

The novel begins in 1956 when Amina, a young Algerian woman, meets Gabriel, a French soldier in a cafe in Algiers. They instantly find each other attractive despite their differing backgrounds and allegiances: Amina belongs to the FLN (National Liberation Front), an anti-French resistance movement fighting for Algeria’s independence from France; Gabriel is sent as part of his conscription duty in Algeria to maintain order and suppress insurrection – yet they begin an illicit affair anyway, knowing it could lead to death or worse.

A Horrendous Conflict

The novel explores the horrors of Algerian War, which was marked by violence, torture, and atrocities on both sides. Amina and Gabriel witnessed first-hand the suffering caused by their enemies while also dealing with betrayal from friends and suspicion of family. Amid this chaos and fear they battled to keep their love alive despite everything.

A Tragic Destiny

The novel closes with an unexpected turn that reveals Amina and Gabriel’s fate, showing how Gods can be mortal as well as how love can both bless and curse us. Additionally, this work explores themes like identity, loyalty, freedom and destiny while raising questions regarding war’s morality, justice’s meaning, faith’s potential, as well as identity politics in general.

Les Dieux Sont Mortaux is a novel that will enthrall readers with its captivating characters, thrilling plot and poetic language. The novel will make readers consider Algeria’s history, colonialism’s legacy and challenges of cross-cultural relationships before touching readers’ hearts with emotional depth and tragic beauty.

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