News published on Federal Newswire in December 2020

News from December 2020


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOT Fines Aerolíneas Argentinas for Violating Tarmac Delay Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aerolíneas Argentinas $300,000 for violating a federal statute and the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays. The airline was also ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To Over 19 Years In Prison For Firearm Possession

News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - James Wilkerson, 43, of Citra, Florida, was sentenced on Dec. 1, 2020, to a total of 19 and a half years in federal prison after a federal jury convicted him of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon on July 24, 2020. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence.


Reclamation completes important step for alternate water supply for Eastern North Dakota

News Release: BISMARCK, N.D. - The Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement today for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project, advancing an important alternate water supply project to better meet the needs for the state.


Rochester Man Sentenced On Drug And Gun Charges

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Freedom Lee, 26, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, was sentenced to serve 69 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.


News Release: CLARKSBURG - Dr. Qingyun Sun, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was sentenced today to three years of probation, with the first four months on home confinement, after defrauding West Virginia University and filing a false tax return, both offenses arising out of his official travel to China, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard Buffalo, 36, of Salamanca, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with enticement and attempted enticement of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene matter to an individual under the age of 16. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine.


Informational: Federal Court arraignments

News Release: The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.


News Release: Defendant Admits That He Sold Stolen Drugs for Equine Illness to Trainers and Veterinarians at New York Racetracks.


Bow Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

News Release: CONCORD - Michael Briand, 29, of Bow, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


Defense Contractor and Employees Plead Guilty to Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Hampton-based business owner and four employees have all pleaded guilty to engaging in an extensive procurement fraud scheme involving millions of dollars in government contracts targeting the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies.


UPDATE: Muddy Mountain Road to remain open at this time

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The Casper Field Office had decided to postpone the closing of Muddy Mountain Road until there is a major snow fall or weather conditions change requiring the closure for safety.


Indian Trail Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Investment Scheme

News Release: The Defendant Admitted to Defrauding at Least 10 Victims of more than $385,000.


Wyden Statement on November Jobs Report

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the November jobs report...


U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart Issues Statement Regarding Fallen Hero Cassie Johnson

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement regarding Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson, a fallen hero who was shot and killed in the line of duty this week.


Release: More information about Tanzania is available on the Tanzania Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.