News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

News from June 2021


Rule published on June 21 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on June 21 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on June 21

The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Seneca Falls, NY- Women’s Rights National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce Virtual Convention Days 2021: From the Pages to the Streets, a series of online programs being held July 16-18, 2021.


News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man was indicted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 for using two victims’ identities to open a bank account and attempting to purchase an $83,000 Chevrolet Camaro.


News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A federal jury today convicted 40-year-old Christopher Charles Perez, aka “Christopher Robbins," with perpetrating a COVID-19-related hoax in April of last year.


News Release: Five Charged in Scheme to Export Thermal Imaging Scopes and Night Vision Goggles to Russia, in Violation of Arms Export Control Act.


Citrus County Woman Arrested For Using A Minor To Produce Child Sex Abuse Images And Distributing Them Over The Internet

News Release: Ocala, Florida - Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the arrest of Ashley Renea Hilligoss (37, Citrus Springs) on a criminal complaint charging her with the production and distribution of images depicting the sexual abuse of a child. If convicted on both counts, Hilligoss faces a maximum penalty of 50 years in federal prison and a potential life term of supervised release.


News Release: Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that HAMID AKHAVAN, aka “Ray Akhavan," was sentenced on Friday to 30 months in prison, and codefendant RUBEN WEIGAND was sentenced to 15 months in prison, for participating in a scheme to deceive U.S. issuing...


FEMA Assistance Registration Deadline Draws Near

News Release: Clanton, Ala - Homeowners and renters in Bibb, Calhoun, Clay, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Randolph and Shelby counties with uninsured damage or losses from the March 25-26, 2021 severe storms and tornadoes, should register with FEMA for federal disaster assistance and the U.S. Small Business Administration for low interest disaster loans as soon as possible.


Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Kanawha County man pleaded guilty today to a child pornography charge.



Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will join Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio in co-hosting a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on June 28 to discuss efforts in the campaign to achieve the enduring defeat of ISIS.


News Release: On June 16, 2021 Big South Fork NRRA employees discovered the theft of five large trail signs from the Blue Heron Overlook Road area. Informational signs, such as the ones stolen, direct visitors to popular points of interest and negatively impact visitor experience when removed.


News Release: GREENVILLE, N.C. - A Bladenboro man pleaded guilty today to theft of government property and Social Security fraud.


Local Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Armed Carjacking and Brandishing a Firearm in a Crime of Violence

News Release: Memphis, TN - Courtney Freeman, 31, a/k/a Quatney Freeman has been sentenced to 154 months in federal prison for armed carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the sentence today.


News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man was arrested and charged today for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine disguised as counterfeit Adderall pills.



News Release: Jacquelyn M. Kasulis has begun serving as Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, as per the Vacancies Reform Act. Ms. Kasulis was sworn in today by Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York. Ms. Kasulis was also appointed...


Hamilton County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Risk Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), will host an online Flood Risk Information Open House on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. The...