News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders


CEO of Mining Capital Coin Indicted in $62 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

CEO of Mining Capital Coin Indicted in $62 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme


Appleton Man Sentenced To 15 Years’ Imprisonment For Ponzi Scheme

Appleton Man Sentenced To 15 Years’ Imprisonment For Ponzi Scheme


Grand jury indicts Didion Milling Inc., six managers on nine counts related
to five deaths, numerous serious injuries in 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion

Grand jury indicts Didion Milling Inc., six managers on nine counts related to five deaths, numerous serious injuries in 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion


US Department of Labor cites Continental Tire plant for multiple safety
violations after 3 workers suffer severe injuries on consecutive days

US Department of Labor cites Continental Tire plant for multiple safety violations after 3 workers suffer severe injuries on consecutive days


US Department of Labor reminds Northeast employers that
workers need protection from dangers of heat illness

US Department of Labor reminds Northeast employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness


US Department of Labor reminds Southwest employers that
workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness

US Department of Labor reminds Southwest employers that workers need protection from the dangers of heat illness


Serial violator: South Dakota contractor faces serious and willful citations
following 2 separate inspections for workers in unprotected trenches

Serial violator: South Dakota contractor faces serious and willful citations following 2 separate inspections for workers in unprotected trenches


Buttigieg: 'We face a national crisis of fatalities and serious injuries'

Communities countrywide now have access to $1 billion in federal grants to improve their roads and streets and their safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.


New U.S. APEC Business Advisory Council Member Appointment

Release: The United States welcomes the appointment of Laura Lane, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at the United Parcel Service (UPS), to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC).


Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Charleston woman was sentenced today to three years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for participating in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in Kanawha County.


“Democratic Party (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2469-S2470 on May 12


Release: The United States congratulates the people of Somalia on the conclusion of their national electoral process. We also congratulate Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election as the president of the Federal Republic of Somalia and look forward to working closely with him and the new government.


Six men indicted for illegal firearms possession, drugs

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Six defendants are among those facing federal charges including drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with German, UK, and French Counterparts

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss, and French Director General for Political and Security Affairs Philippe Errera. They discussed the continued ...


News Release: Moab, Utah - On Thursday, May 12, Canyonlands National Park staff received a report of an abandoned vehicle at Grand View Point in the Island in the Sky district. A search and rescue team of National Park Service and San Juan County personnel was assembled to locate the owner of the vehicle.


“COMMEMORATING THE 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1991 PARIS PEACE AGREEMENTS WITH CAMBODIA“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2459-S2460 on May 11


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Maurice “Buddy" Shoe, 59, formerly of Palo Cedro, pleaded guilty today to one count of embezzlement from his employees’ retirement funds, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 16

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 9 grant opened on May 16.


Washington, D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackings

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Rashaun Onley, age 22, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.