News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Newton Man Pleads Guilty to Business Loan Scheme

News Release: BOSTON - A Newton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with illegally using the identity of another individual to apply for two business loans.


Hiker and Biker Shuttle Service Begins May 11

News Release: West Glacier, MT - Spring at Glacier National Park means increased recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking beyond vehicle gate closures on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Spring weekend hiker and biker shuttle service starts May 11.


Chairman Nadler’s Statement at a Field Hearing on Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act in the State of Texas

News Release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks during a Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties field hearing on voting rights in Houston, Texas...


Cocaine Kingpin with Mexican Cartel Connections and His Associate Plead Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Charges

News Release: St. Louis, MO - Adrian “AD" Lemons, 41, of Saint Louis, MO, and Virgil “V.G." Sims, 34, of Kennett, MO, each pleaded guilty to one count of cocaine conspiracy. Each man entered his guilty plea before United States District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey on May 3 and May 1, 2019, respectively. Sentencing for Sims is set for July 30, 2019. Lemons’ sentencing date is July 31, 2019.


FBI Boston Presents 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Deeqo Jibril

News Release: FBI Boston Presents 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Deeqo Jibril.


News Release: CHICAGO - A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a suburban man of conspiring to straw purchase several handguns on behalf of a woman who allegedly tried to smuggle the weapons into Egypt.


Alleged Fraudster Indicted In Investment Scheme

News Release: Ramesh Kris Nathan Arrested In Connection With Alleged Wire Fraud Scheme.


News Release: Philadelphia-Area Political Consultant and Attorney Sentenced After Conviction in Two Campaign Finance Schemes.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - William M. McSwain, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Brian A. Benczkowski, the Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice, announced that Kenneth Smukler, 58, a long-time Philadelphia-area political consultant...


Three Germans Who Allegedly Operated Dark Web Marketplace with Over 1 Million Users Face U.S. Narcotics and Money Laundering Charges

News Release: Three Germans Who Allegedly Operated Dark Web Marketplace with Over 1 Million Users Face U.S. Narcotics and Money Laundering Charges.


Engel & Menendez Call for Answers on Payment to North Korea for Otto Warmbier Release

News Release: Dear Mr. Secretary: We write with regard to recent press reports that the United States government allegedly committed in writing to pay $2 million to the Democratic Republic of North Korea to secure the release of Otto Warmbier in June 2017. We understand that Ambassador Bolton confirmed on Fox News...


Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Prior Deportation

News Release: A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to almost three months in federal prison.


Bridgeville Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Possession

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to two years’ (24 months’) imprisonment, followed by 10 years’ supervised release, on his conviction of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Toledo man indicted for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl

News Release: A Toledo man was indicted for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl.