News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


Two District of Columbia Men Sentenced to Prison Terms for Carjacking Spree

News Release: Defendants Committed At Least Six Armed Carjackings Within a 12-Hour Span.


Owner of Blair Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Providing Illegal Payments to Independent Marketers to Induce Them to Refer Business to His Pharmacy

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Matthew Edward Blair, age 48, of Timonium, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to payment of illegal remunerations to encourage independent marketers to refer federal health care related business to Blair’s pharmacy.


Notice published on Dec. 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


SNM gang member sentenced to life in prison for murder, racketeering and firearm possession

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Jody Rufino “Mono" Martinez, 42, of Truchas, New Mexico, was sentenced on Dec. 2 to life in prison for murder, participation in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO") conspiracy, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition for conduct related to the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico (SNM) prison gang. A federal jury convicted Martinez on March 16.


U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Fraud Facilitators, Doubling Last Year's Enforcement

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Department of Justice, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and five other federal law enforcement agencies announced the completion of the fourth annual Money Mule Initiative, which targeted networks of individuals through which international fraudsters obtain proceeds of fraud schemes. These individuals, sometimes referred to as money mules, receive money from fraud victims and forward the illicit funds, often to overseas perpetrators.


Two Men Charged With Obstructing Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: One Defendant Accused of Using Aerosol Spray on Officers; Both Were Among First to Get Past Barricades.


What did Federal Reserve System publish on Dec. 3?

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Fraud Facilitators, Doubling Last Year’s Enforcement

News Release: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas Continues to Aggressively Seek Out Fraudsters and Increase Community Awareness About Money Mules.


Federal Jury Convicts Pharmacy Owner for Role in $174 Million Telemedicine Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

News Release: Federal Jury Convicts Pharmacy Owner for Role in $174 Million Telemedicine Pharmacy Fraud Scheme.


Notice published by Transportation Department on Dec. 3

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


Proposed rule published on Dec. 3 by Transportation Department

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


Labor Department publishes proposed rule on Dec. 3

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


David H. Estes sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia

News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: David H. Estes now serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia after his appointment by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.


Quileute Tribal member sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of minors

News Release: Sexually assaulted two children under 11-years-old on Quileute and Lower Elwha Klallam Reservations.


Notice published on Dec. 3 by Transportation Department

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


Des Moines Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine and Two Firearm Charges

News Release: Career offender who transported nearly a pound of meth to Dubuque, Iowa.


Fort Myers Beach Man Pleads Guilty To FEMA Fraud

News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - Roberto Armando Mimmo (60, Fort Myers Beach) has pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a major disaster. Mimmo faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Dec. 3

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


Notice published by Commerce Department on Dec. 3

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


Notice published by Interior Department on Dec. 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.