News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Eighty Months Imposed on Oakland Man Involved in Shootout While Burglarizing Marijuana Grow Warehouse

News Release: OAKLAND - Vernell Thrower pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court today to 80 months (6 years, 8 months) for attempting to possess marijuana plants with the intent to sell them, for carrying a firearm during and in relation to that crime, and for the unlawful possession and transfer of a machine ...


Hobbs man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Matthew Lee Dale Taylor, 31, of Hobbs, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on May 25 in federal court to transportation of child pornography, possession of obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children, and a registered sex offender committing a felony offense involving a minor. Taylor will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.


Managing Transmission Line Ratings discussed on May 25 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fairfield Man Indicted for Possession of Methamphetamine and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against William Josiah Scrivner, 36, of Fairfield, charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: SANTA ANA, California - Federal authorities today arrested four defendants charged in a 29-count grand jury indictment alleging they scammed dozens of timeshare owners out of more than $5 million by using boiler room tactics and lying that they could provide them financial relief.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 25 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Scottsdale Research Institute on May 25

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An investigation into a brutal beating at the Vallejo chapter clubhouse of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has led to two members of the club being charged for illegal firearm possession, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Paul Anthony Philip III, age 38, of Millersville, Maryland to 15 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography. As part of his sentence, the Court has ordered Philip to pay...


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on EPA Air Nominee

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday May 18, 2022, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) will hold a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


Repeat Offender Sentenced to Prison Following Third Drug Related Conviction

News Release: Found with more than a half-pound of methamphetamine.


Former Kauai County Council Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: HONOLULU - United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson sentenced Arthur Brun, age 50, a former member of the Kauai County Council, yesterday to serve 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, assault of a federal law enforcement officer, witness tampering, evidence tampering, and firearm offenses.


News Release: Convicted felon sold at least 16 guns, ammunition, a laser sight and drugs to a cooperating witness.



Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Six Physicians in Texas Relating to Alleged Kickbacks and Improper Laboratory Testing Claims

News Release: Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Six Physicians in Texas Relating to Alleged Kickbacks and Improper Laboratory Testing Claims.


Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the occasion of the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America.


State Department discusses Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions on May 25

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Brooklyn Park Felon Indicted for Possessing a Firearm, Glock Switch

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Brooklyn Park man has been indicted for possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing an auto sear, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


DOE Announces $40 Million to Provide Research Training Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Groups

Release: DOE’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW)” Initiative will Support HBCUs, MSIs, and other Institutions to Build a Diverse STEM Workforce


Labor Department discusses Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses on May 25

The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.