News from July 2022
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that four Canadian men were charged for their roles in an alleged conspiracy that persuaded investors in the United States and Canada to invest in diamonds and other jewelry through false and misleading information.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: ASHLAND, Ky. - A Morehead, Ky., man, and former Eastern Kentucky Correctional Center (EKCC) officer, Derek A. Mays, 32, pleaded guilty to an information on Monday, before U.S. District Judge David Bunning, admitting to four counts of obstruction of justice.
By State Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on July 11.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a new solicitation in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that address weaknesses in software, a key component of critical infrastructure systems. Cyber-attacks can lead to outages or damage to safety and life-critical systems.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan today sentenced Shawn Andrew Wilson (47, Fernandina Beach) to seven years and eight months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and for violating the conditions of his supervised release. Wilson had pleaded guilty on Dec. 16, 2021.
By State Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Compton man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for targeting and robbing Los Angeles-area gay men he met on the Grindr online dating application.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
There are two releases scheduled to be published on July 13.
By State Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes to the citizens of Kiribati as you celebrate your National Day on July 12.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - Federal workplace safety inspectors examining how a 26-year-old diver drowned in a golf course pond - after only three days working for a Freming Island commercial diving and recovery company - found the employer failed to follow required safety standards, including ensuring adequate supervision was in place and that required training was provided.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on July 13.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will prioritize remaining prior year border barrier funding for environmental remediation and mitigation, as well as for installing updates – such as lighting, cameras, and detection technology – in places with previously built barrier.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: With fighting inflation as the President’s top economic priority, the Biden Harris Administration’s Competition Council has never been more important. I am proud of the work the Department of Transportation has contributed - including work on a new rule requiring airlines to refund fees for passengers . .
By DOE Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: EM field operations leader Nicole Nelson-Jean promoted potential EM internship and job opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students during a recent visit with student researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Nelson-Jean, Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Field Operations...
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 12, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced a notice of proposed rulemaking for states and municipalities to track greenhouse gas emissions.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Nomination of Steven M. Dettelbach (Executive Calendar)” on July 12.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA- As temperatures and humidity rise in Delaware, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather - indoors and out - and remember, “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious conditions or worse.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Guillermo Inamagua (57, Davenport) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States and the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, the court entered an...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 12, 2022
News Release: Today, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards, recognizing Department of Justice employees and partners for extraordinary contributions to the enforcement of our nation’s laws. This year, two Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Middle District...
