News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Bruce Alexander, 19, and Naseem Williams, 21, both of Philadelphia, PA, were charged by Indictment for their roles in three different carjacking incidents which occurred this past summer. Specifically, the defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit carjacking, carjacking, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.


News Release: The American-Made Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification Prize (EAS-E Prize) is offering $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance vouchers to innovators who can help simplify the electrification processes for contractors and implementers. The prize aims to make the process faster and more affordable for homeowners across diverse communities and all housing types.


News Release: After facing a health crisis, you should be focused on recovery-not surprise costs. Despite efforts from lawmakers to shield Americans from unexpected medical costs, lack of protection due to complex state regulations and out-of-network costs can quickly plunge many Americans into financial chaos.


News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Lubec man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Bangor to stealing firearms from a federal firearms licensee, witness tampering and retaliating against a witness.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LIMBER VAZQUEZ-NUNEZ, a native of Mexico, was sentenced yesterday by United States Judge Carl J. Barbier to one (1) year of probation and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for illegally using a social security number to qualify for employment, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).


Leader Rodgers: “Free Speech is Foundational to America”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Energy and Commerce Committee markup on a Resolution of Inquiry on the Biden administration’s efforts to censor Americans by colluding with Big Tech.


Federal Reserve System discusses Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies on Dec. 14

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Oak Ridge Advances Waste Disposal Facility as Public Outreach Continues

News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) officials reached an important milestone this fall in preparing for a new onsite disposal facility by signing a record of decision with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.


There were 728 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in October.


U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes three press releases in November

There were three press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in November.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Marina Sievert (57, Dunedin) with mail fraud, introduction into interstate commerce of an unapproved new drug, and monetary transactions in criminally derived property. If convicted, Sievert faces...


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry, age 43, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to two counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records. Chaudry admitted that he committed the crime knowing that information may be used in furtherance of and with the intent to commit stalking.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

News Release: Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures.


Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Exploitation Charge

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Warren, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.



News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Reynard Lewis, age 29, formerly of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, was charged on December 6, 2022, by a federal grand jury with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, identification and access device, and false statement offenses.


Two Men Sentenced to Prison Terms  For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: One Defendant Was a Proud Boys Leader, Other Wrote “Murder the Media" on a Capitol Building Door.


Boyd County Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking and Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon

News Release: ASHLAND, Ky. - An Ashland man, Thomas Bentley, 38, was sentenced on Friday to 108 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams of more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


There were 13 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in November.