News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on March 23, 2022 ISHAIS PRICE (“PRICE”), age 41, of New Orleans, Louisiana, entered a plea of guilty today to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, before United States District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance, arising out of a staged automobile accident with a tractor-trailer occurring in New Orleans.

Jefferson County man sentenced for drug charge

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Robert Gordon Farmer, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, was sentenced today to five years of probation for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh addresses President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request

By DOL Newswire | Mar 29, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand on the historic progress our country has made over the last year and deliver the agenda he laid out in his State of the Union address: to build a better America, reduce the deficit, reduce costs for families and grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out.

U.S. Commerce Department Releases Strategic Plan to Boost America’s Competitiveness

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 29, 2022

News Release: Today the Department of Commerce released its fiscal year 2022-2026 Strategic Plan laying out an agenda for innovation, resilience and equity to strengthen America’s competitiveness in the 21st century. Along with the strategic plan, the Department also published the first-ever learning agenda, through which all bureaus will build rigorous evidence on program outcomes.

Nevada Man Admits Money Laundering and Tax Offenses Related to BitClub Network Fraud Scheme

A Nevada man today admitted his role in laundering funds solicited for BitClub Network, a $722 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, U.S.

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shootings Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S.

On the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

News Release: President Biden believes deeply in the ability of U.S. global leadership to solve challenges, and the Administration recognizes that diplomacy and development are vital tools for advancing U.S. interests and values. That is why the Fiscal Year 2023 President’s Budget requests $60.4 billion for the Department ...

Hanover Man Admits to Using Ghost Gun to Shoot at United States Secret Service Security Guards

Jeremiah Peter Watson, age 24, of Hanover, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to assault on a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon; and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a violent crime.The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L.

Hammond Tax Preparer Charged With Filing False IRS Returns and Making False Statements to IRS and to Department of Education

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - KENISHA R. CALLAHAN, age 44, and a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was charged by bill of information on March 25, 2022, by the U.S. Attorney for filing a false tax return, aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return and making a false statement to the Department of Education, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Providence Man Pleads Guilty in Fraudulent Checks, Bank Fraud Scheme

A Providence man who participated in a scheme to use stolen banking information to create fraudulent business checks and obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in bank proceeds today pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and bank fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

Suburban Chicago Man Convicted of Laundering Drug Proceeds for Mexican Traffickers

News Release: CHICAGO - Robert Bell, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Chicago Division, and U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch, Jr., of the Northern District of Illinois, announced that a federal jury has convicted a suburban Chicago man of laundering illegal narcotics proceeds on behalf of drug traffickers in Mexico.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Hungary Youth Engagement in the Media

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Hungary Youth Engagement in the Media. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0008798. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345. Type of Solicitation:...

Former Paraguayan Congresswoman Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

A former member of Paraguay’s Congress was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for her role in an international money laundering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R.

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the Gulf starting March 28 to continue leading U.S. diplomatic efforts to advance a durable, inclusive resolution to the conflict in Yemen and bring immediate relief to the people of Yemen. Yemenis deserve a more peaceful, prosperous country where they can live in safety and dignity.

Friends of Sudan Joint Statement on the UNITAMS-AU-IGAD Facilitated Political Process

Release: Following is a joint statement on the UNITAMS-AU-IGAD Facilitated Political Process issued by Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union as members of the Friends of Sudan.

San Marcos Man Charged with Austin Synagogue Fire

By Original source can be found here. | Mar 29, 2022

Yesterday, a federal grand jury in Austin returned a three-count indictment charging Franklin Barrett Sechriest, 19, of San Marcos with crimes for the intentional fire set at a synagogue in Austin on October 31, 2021.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Moroccan Prime Minister Akhannouch

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Seligman: LA's Garcetti 'should not serve in public office here or abroad'

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 29, 2022

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst put a hold on the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for ambassador to India March 23, which Axios reported adds difficulty as Garcetti faces allegations of mishandling sexual misconduct in his office.

Two Individuals Convicted at Trial of Federal Tax Fraud Scheme