CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (WNCT) — The US Department of Justice has announced $175 million in settlements for service members at ...

Camp Lejeune Justice Department settlements accelerate as Stanley Woodward approves 649 offers totaling $175 million in three weeks for contaminated water victims.

Since Jan. 20, 2025, the federal government has paid more than $421 million in settlements to service members and their families.

The announcement quoted Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward as saying the department has "reprioritized approving settlements for Camp Lejeune victims and families." For families watching the ...

The DOJ has paid more than $421 million in 649 Elective Option settlements to compensate service members exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune since Jan. 20 2025.

The DOJ has paid out more than $421 million since mid-January to a group of Camp Lejeune veterans and others poisoned by toxic water at the North Carolina marine base.

Officials say 100% ID checks are now required for anyone entering the base, along with other restrictions, including possible vehicle searches.

A federal jury has convicted a 41-year-old man of aggravated sexual abuse of a child following an incident at Camp Lejeune.

According to the base, the base will have 100% ID checks, random vehicle inspections and suspend the Trusted Traveler Program ...

The DOJ announced the approval Tuesday, saying 649 elective option offers have been made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.