News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 228,606 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Brady: DC Court Ruling Unleashes Dangerous New Political Weapon — Which May Target Supreme Court Justices

News Release: Brady: DC Court Ruling Unleashes Dangerous New Political Weapon - Which May Target Supreme Court Justices.



Tulsa Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Sending Emails Threatening to Kill President Biden

News Release: A Tulsa man was sentenced Monday in federal court for sending threatening emails to KOTV Channel 6 directed at President Joseph Biden and unnamed members of the Congress and their families, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Big Cabin Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison for Sexually Abusing and Strangling a Former Dating Partner

News Release: A Big Cabin man was sentenced Tuesday for sexually assaulting and strangling a former dating partner, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Aug. 16

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rapid City Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Extorting A Child Into Creating Sexually Explicit Material

News Release: Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Andre Maurice Lewis (37, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor. Lewis faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.


Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Construction Permit Exemptions discussed on Aug. 16 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Anamosa Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of Firearms

News Release: A prohibited person who possessed firearms and ammunition was sentenced today to 33 months in federal prison.


Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Carjacking

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 92 months in prison for carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.


Scott Township Man Pleads Guilty in $3,8 Million Fraud on the Payroll Protection Program

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A suburban Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of bank fraud and money laundering, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Ex-employee sentenced for stealing $284,000 from St. Louis County bank

News Release: ST. LOUIS - The former assistant manager of a bank in Wellston, Missouri on Tuesday was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White to a year and a day in prison for stealing $284,000 in cash.


New Jersey Man Charged with Murder-for-Hire Scheme Targeting Minor Girl

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man was indicted for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme to kill a minor girl, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Republic of Korea National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my kindest regards and congratulations to the Republic of Korea and the South Korean people as you celebrate your National Day.



Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner's Handbook and Medical Advisory Criteria Proposed Regulatory Guidance discussed on Aug. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on Aug. 16 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pierre Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Pierre, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Aug. 15, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.