News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Justice Department Announces Additional Distribution of Approximately $92 Million to Victims in FIFA Corruption Case

News Release: The Department of Justice announced today a further distribution of approximately $92 million in compensation for losses suffered by FIFA, the world organizing body of soccer; CONCACAF, the confederation responsible for soccer governance in North and Central America, among other jurisdictions; CONMEBOL, the confederation responsible for soccer governance in South America; and various constituent national soccer federations (collectively, the “Victims").


News Release: On July 1, we mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. This date was envisioned as the halfway point of 50 years of promised autonomy under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. Yet it is now evident that Hong Kong and Beijing authorities no longer view democratic participation, fundamental freedoms, and an independent media as part of this vision.


Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on June 30

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Former Monroe, Louisiana, Police Department Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charge for Using Excessive Force.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Kenyatta

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Remarks at Aquatic/Blue Foods Coalition Side Event

Release: Thank you. What an exciting way to begin the week!.


News Release: Helena, Mont.- State and federal disaster officials today announce that additional aid is available in response to the severe flooding currently impacting the state. Residents of Carbon, Park and Stillwater counties may now register with FEMA for assistance if they had damage caused by the flooding. This is in addition to the assistance that was previously made available to reimburse eligible communities for damaged public infrastructure and emergency response costs.



Recycling Used Beer Yeast for Environmental Protection

Recycling Used Beer Yeast for Environmental Protection


REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that ROY MOORE, 56, who resided on the Wind River Reservation at the time of offenses, was sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor and the commission of a felony sex offense by a registered sex offender on June 28, 2022, by Chief Federal District...


Federal Correctional Officer Indicted and Arrested for Use of Excessive Force Against an Inmate

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On Thursday, June 30, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Emilio Rodríguez-Arroyo with deprivation of rights under color of law and obstruction of justice. Today the defendant was arrested on these charges and taken into federal custody.


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - On June 29, 2022, Nathan Brooks Manuelito, 41, of Whiteriver, Arizona, was sentenced by United States District Judge Steven P. Logan to 96 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release. Manuelito was previously convicted by a jury of Assault of an Intimate Partner by Strangulation or Attempted Strangulation, Assault of an Intimate Partner Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


News Release: BOISE - A Nampa man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


McCaul Statement on 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover to the CCP

News Release: Washington, DC - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul issued the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Two individuals have pleaded guilty to an international telemarketing sweepstakes fraud scheme that defrauded numerous elderly and vulnerable victims in the United States of more than $9 million.


Owasso Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder After Fatal Meth Fueled Auto Collision

News Release: An Owasso man who drove under the influence of methamphetamine and caused a crash that killed another driver pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing harsh sentencing of political protesters in Cuba, and we will continue to work with our partners around the world to demonstrate our collective support for the rights of Cubans who are unjustly detained. Cuban judges have sentenced over 550 Cuban protesters...


Federal Charges Accuse Chicago Man of Illegally Possessing Handgun Equipped with “Glock Switch”

News Release: CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been arrested on a federal firearm charge for allegedly illegally possessing a handgun equipped with a device converting it into an automatic weapon.