News published on Federal Newswire in April 2017

News from April 2017


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Inmate Found Guilty at Trial of Assault of Other Inmates and Possession of Contraband in Prison

News Release: Federal Inmate Found Guilty at Trial of Assault of Other Inmates and Possession of Contraband in Prison.


Owner of Stock Lending Firm Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for His Role in a $100 Million Stock-Loan Fraud Scheme

News Release: For Further Information, Contact: Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph J.M. Orabona (619)546-7951 or Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael G. Wheat (619) 546-8437.


Brookfield Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses

News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAMON MONROIG, also known as “Ray Rock," 40, of Danbury, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for drug and firearm offenses.


BLM Utah Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

News Release: Salt Lake City-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for six positions on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) that will become available in 2018. The due date for applications is May 30, 2017.


Little Round Top Plan

News Release: Little Round Top Plan at Gettysburg Opens for Public Review.


Previously Convicted State Representative Charged with Obstruction of Justice

News Release: BOSTON - John George, Jr., 70, was indicted today on one count of obstruction of justice in connection with concealing approximately $2.5 million in cash from the U.S. District Court following his sentencing proceedings in 2015.


Two Wichita Men Sentenced In Armed Bank Robbery

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - Two Wichita men were sentenced Thursday to seven years in federal prison in connection with an armed robbery at a Wichita bank, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.


Brevard County Man Indicted For Production Of Child Pornography And Enticement Of A Minor

News Release: Orlando, Florida - Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Billy Leon Dyer (77, Melbourne) with three counts of production of child pornography and one count of attempted enticement of a minor. If convicted, he faces a minimum mandatory sentence...


Austin Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mail Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: In Austin this morning, a federal judge sentenced 55-year-old David Akharume Afenkhena to 65 months in prison for stealing mail and personal identification information from hundreds of victims for self enrichment announced United States Attorney Richard Durbin, Jr.; Inspector in Charge Adrian Gonzalez...


35 Years For Leader Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Operation

News Release: EL PASO, Texas - A federal judge sentenced 38-year-old Adan Reyes to 35 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his leader ship role of an organization responsible for trafficking thousands of kilograms of marijuana announced United States Attorney Richard Durbin, Jr.; Special...


California Man Convicted of Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise

News Release: A Modesto, California resident was convicted today after a 10-day jury trial on 14 child exploitation offenses for his role in a child exploitation enterprise, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel L. Lemisch of the Eastern District of Michigan.


Chinle Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaulting Police Officer

News Release: PHOENIX - Kevin Ray Yellowman Sr., 34, of Chinle, Ariz., was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton to 240 month of imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release. Yellowman had previously pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and using a firearm in a crime of violence.