News published on Federal Newswire in November 2019

News from November 2019


News Release: PROVIDENCE - An ongoing federal, state, and local law enforcement Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine (meth) in Rhode Island has to date resulted in the arrest of four individuals, and the seizure of more than 250 grams of crystal meth and two firearms...



News Release: For Production Of Child Pornography. SOUTH BEND - Marvin L. Bishop II, age 42, of Seminole, Oklahoma was sentenced before U.S. District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio, upon his plea of guilty to production of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Bishop was sentenced to 324 months in prison...


Johnson raises concerns about anticipated e-cig restrictions in letter to Trump

News Release: Dear Mr. President: Recent reports indicate that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue guidance restricting the sale of certain e-cigarette flavors, which could have a devastating effect on the e-cigarette industry and force many small businesses to shut down. The costs of a ban on most...


ICYMI: Amid Impeachment Investigation, Grassley Focused on Capping Prescription Drug Prices

News Release: CEDAR RAPIDS - Sen. Chuck Grassley started his weekly conference call with Iowa reporters with a disclaimer - he’s not glued to his television monitoring the House impeachment investigation.


Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced to Six Months in Prison in College Admissions Case

News Release: BOSTON - A former real estate executive was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with paying bribes to facilitate the admission of his children to the University of Southern California (USC) as purported athletic recruits.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - James Brady, age 70, of Philmont, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 78 months in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.


News Release: Initiative emphasizes enforcing gun prohibitions based on domestic violence convictions and mental health denials.


Ten Men Involved in Nigerian Romance Scams Indicted for Money Laundering Conspiracy

News Release: Ten men have been charged with conspiring to launder illegal proceeds that were obtained as a result of Nigerian romance scam operations.


Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 120 Months

News Release: For Possession With Intent To Distribute Crack Cocaine and Possessing A Firearm In Furtherance Of A Drug Trafficking Crime.


Washington County Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Defraud the IRS and Filing a False Declaration in a Bankruptcy Proceeding

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Washington County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and filing a false bankruptcy declaration, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Attorney General Barr Announces Launch of Project Guardian

News Release: Nationwide Strategic Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence Emphasizes Enforcing Gun Prohibitions Based on Domestic Violence Convictions and Mental Health Denials.


News Release: In El Paso yesterday afternoon, a federal jury convicted a former civilian employee in the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss for a scheme to defraud the government with respect to military aircraft maintenance and parts, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash.


Attorney General Announces Launch Of Project Guardian – A Nationwide Strategic Plan To Reduce Gun Violence

News Release: Initiative Emphasizes Enforcing Gun Prohibitions Based on Domestic Violence Convictions and Mental Health Denials.


News Release: BILLINGS - After a two-day trial, a jury convicted a Pryor man of assaulting a man, causing facial injuries, on the Crow Reservation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Corey Scheerenberger, 36, Plover, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to seven years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. He pleaded guilty to this offense on Aug. 15, 2019.


Department of Justice Announces Launch of Project Guardian – A Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

News Release: Initiative emphasizes enforcing gun prohibitions based on domestic violence convictions and mental health denials.


News Release: Initiative emphasizes enforcing gun prohibitions based on domestic violence convictions and mental health denials.


U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Agreement With Nationwide Daycare Provider To Ensure Equal Rights For Children With Disabilities

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - The United States has entered into an agreement with a national daycare provider to resolve an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit filed by the government, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.


Senator Murray, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination

News Release: Dear Chairwoman Dhillon: We write to oppose the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) decision to remove Component 2 from its Employer Information Report (EEO-1) form. Component 2 requires employers to report their employees’ pay and hours worked sorted by race, sex, ethnicity, and job category.