News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig announced a Passaic County, New Jersey, woman today admitted participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl.


Release: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom affirm their countries’ stance with the people of Sudan and emphasize the importance of supporting their aspirations for a democratic and peaceful nation. The protests of October 30 demonstrated the depth of the Sudanese people’s commitment to advancing their country’s transition, and we remain committed to helping them achieve these aspirations.


Man Charged with Federal Offenses Stemming from Alleged Robbery Spree

News Release: FBI offering reward of up to $25K for his capture.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


BLM to host outreach for the Sombrillo Travel Management Plan in Nambe area

News Release: TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office invites the public to participate in the upcoming Sombrillo Travel Management Plan mapping sessions. The engagement sessions allow the public to submit input on proposed hiking and bicycle routes for eventual trail designations. The planning...


News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Father James W. Jackson, 66, arrested on Oct. 30, 2021, by the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force on state child pornography charges, made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with distributing child pornography, and possessing and accessing with intent to view child pornography.


Release: On Nov. 2, at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the United States and United Arab Emirates officially launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) alongside 31 countries and over 48 non-government partners. In remarks at the World Leaders Summit,...


Joint statement by the QUAD for Sudan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom, on the developments in Sudan

Release: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom affirm their countries’ stance with the people of Sudan and emphasize the importance of supporting their aspirations for a democratic and peaceful nation. The protests of October 30 demonstrated the depth of the Sudanese people’s commitment to advancing their country’s transition, and we remain committed to helping them achieve these aspirations.


Tonga National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the Kingdom of Tonga as you celebrate your 146th National Day on November 4.


Mexican National Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Heroin Trafficking Offense

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that CONSTANTINO ACOSTA-BANDA, 43, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Chula Vista, California, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 70 months of imprisonment for trafficking heroin and fentanyl.


Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Illegal Kickback Scheme and Evading Taxes on Over $33 Million of Income

News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - The former co-owner of a Union City, New Jersey, pharmacy was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for his role in a scheme to pay bribes to health care professionals and evading taxes on $33.9 million in income, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Jethro Jerome Arthur (47, Bahamas) to two years in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


Chicago Woman Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Conspiring To Murder Her Mother in Indonesia

News Release: CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was arrested today on federal charges for allegedly conspiring with her boyfriend to murder her mother at an Indonesian resort in 2014.


Kory Lee George Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Federal Firearms Offense

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Kory Lee George, 33, of Bristol, Vermont, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss after his conviction for possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony. Judge Reiss imposed a sentence of 89 months of imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release.


Sacramento Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Tylor Combs, 41, of Sacramento, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to six and a half years in prison for two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Release: Today at the UN Climate Change Conference, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins announced the United States’ commitment of $25 million in support towards expanding access to clean nuclear energy. The announcement, also called a “Nuclear Futures Package," represents efforts from across the U.S. government, and includes ongoing programs and projects under development to.


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Todd Franklin Stydinger, age 40, of Elliotsburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with child pornography offenses.


The United States Announces $25 Million to Support Access to Clean Nuclear Energy

Release: Today at the UN Climate Change Conference, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins announced the United States’ commitment of $25 million in support towards expanding access to clean nuclear energy. The announcement, also called a “Nuclear Futures Package," represents efforts from across the U.S. government, and includes ongoing programs and projects under development to.


Former Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty To Stealing Mail

News Release: Jacksonville, FL - James Sweat (60, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to stealing an item from the mail while employed by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Sweat faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Massachusetts man was convicted today by a federal jury of five child pornography offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.