News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022



Illinois Woman Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

Illinois Woman Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients


Justice Department Announces New Rule to Modernize Firearm Definitions

Justice Department Announces New Rule to Modernize Firearm Definitions




Outcomes at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

The United States advanced U.S. foreign policy objectives at the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) during our first session back as a voting member.


Box Elder man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for shooting man in the back of the head with intent to commit murder on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

Box Elder man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for shooting man in the back of the head with intent to commit murder on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation


Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)

Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)


FBI, State Department Announce $5 Million Reward for Fugitive Semion Mogilevich

FBI, State Department Announce $5 Million Reward for Fugitive Semion Mogilevich


Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)

Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)


Director Christopher Wray Announces Actions to Disrupt and Prosecute Russian Criminal Activity

Director Christopher Wray Announces Actions to Disrupt and Prosecute Russian Criminal Activity


A Violent Convicted Felon who Led Officers on a Chase Through Macon Residential Areas is Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms, Ammo

A Violent Convicted Felon who Led Officers on a Chase Through Macon Residential Areas is Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms, Ammo


Kamiah Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison for Second Degree Murder

Kamiah Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison for Second Degree Murder


Former CEO of Shreveport Federal Credit Union Sentenced on Federal Charges

Former CEO of Shreveport Federal Credit Union Sentenced on Federal Charges


Two Individuals Sentenced for Conspiracy Charges Involving the Sale of Fraudulent Identity Documents on the Darknet

Two Individuals Sentenced for Conspiracy Charges Involving the Sale of Fraudulent Identity Documents on the Darknet


Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Germany

In Berlin, Assistant Secretary Witkowsky will lead a delegation to the Stabilization Leaders Forum along with representatives from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.


Justice Department Investigation Leads To Shutdown Of Largest Online Darknet Marketplace

Justice Department Investigation Leads To Shutdown Of Largest Online Darknet Marketplace


Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography Related to His Association with a Child Pornography Website

Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography Related to His Association with a Child Pornography Website



Brooklyn Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography

Brooklyn Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography