News published on Federal Newswire in December 2019

News from December 2019


Grassley, Wyden Statement on USTR Findings on French Digital Services Tax

News Release: Washington - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released a joint statement regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) findings following a Section 301 investigation into France’s Digital Services Tax.


Martinsburg Man Admits to Role in Cocaine, Heroin, and Fentanyl Distribution Operation

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Anthony Jones, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in a cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl distribution operation, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Mcadoo Man Convicted Of Threatening The President And Others, And Of Stolen Vehicle And Firearms Offenses

News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Shawn Christy, age 28, of McAdoo, was convicted on Nov. 26, 2019, by a federal jury on twelve counts involving threats against the President of the United States, transmitting threatening communications...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Puyallup, Washington, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death was sentenced on Dec. 2, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court

News Release: United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Richard Wayne Bennett, 44, of Robeline, Louisiana, was sentenced this morning for his possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking felony. Bennett pled guilty to the two charges in March of 2019.


Secretary Rick Perry Calls For Continued Progress On Santa Susana Field Laboratory Cleanup

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On his final day in office, Secretary Perry issued the following statement regarding the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory.