News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


FBI Philadelphia Warns of Increase in Sextortion Incidents, More Schemes Targeting Boys

FBI Philadelphia Warns of Increase in Sextortion Incidents, More Schemes Targeting Boys


Commerce Department discusses North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting on May 18

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Clean energy can light a new path forward for former coal communities

Over the last century, America’s coal and power plant communities leaned on geology, geography, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit to power the country and our growing economy.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Annual Gathering of Remembrance

Thank you for coming together to remember the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust – and the millions more murdered by the Nazis.



LM’s Weldon Spring Site Selected for State Tribal Government Working Group Spring Meeting

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) hosted the State and Tribal Government Working Group (STGWG) Spring Meeting at LM’s Weldon Spring Site near St. Louis on May 10.


Jay Greenberg Named Special Agent in Charge of the St. Louis Field Office

Jay Greenberg Named Special Agent in Charge of the St. Louis Field Office


News Release: The summer fishing season at Pecos National Historical Park is delayed indefinitely due to the continued extreme risk of wildfire. Ranch House, Civil War, and backcountry pueblo tours are also canceled until fire risk abates. The park’s visitor center and Ancestral Sites Trail remain open to the public at this time. These restrictions are being put in place to help the National Park Service provide for public safety and reduce fire risk.


Marshall County man admits to meth charge

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - John David Crow, of Moundsville, West Virginia, has admitted to selling methamphetamine, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


David Walker Named Special Agent in Charge of the Tampa Field Office

David Walker Named Special Agent in Charge of the Tampa Field Office


News Release: Miami, Florida - VirtuOx, Inc. (“VirtuOx"), based in Coral Springs, Florida and operating Medicare approved Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (“IDTF"), has agreed to pay $3,150,000.00 to resolve allegations that it submitted or caused to be submitted false claims to Medicare for reimbursement.


Third Defendant in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy

Third Defendant in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Bank Fraud, And Money Laundering

Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Bank Fraud, And Money Laundering



Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Series of Armed Robberies

Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Series of Armed Robberies


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Samuel Christopher Templeman (47, Jacksonville) to 13 years and 4 months in federal prison for conspiring to sex traffic a child. Deborah Lynn Templeman (51, Jacksonville) was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for possession...


Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown Pleads Guilty To Corrupt Obstruction Of The Administration Of The Internal Revenue Laws

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Corrine Brown (75, Jacksonville) today pleaded guilty to engaging in a corrupt endeavor to obstruct and impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws. After accepting her guilty plea, Chief Judge Timothy J. Corrigan...


Bartlesville Teenager Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

Bartlesville Teenager Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder


Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi today met with Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan.