News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

Harrison County man indicted on drug charges

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Arthur Woodrow Pritt, Jr., of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was indicted today on drug charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

McCaul Urges Biden to Combat Iranian Weapons Proliferation

By State Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: Bryan, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul sent a letter to President Biden underscoring the need to take urgent and decisive action to combat Iranian weapons proliferation, particularly in light of reports that Iran intends to increase its support for Moscow’s illegal war against Ukraine through the provision of ballistic missiles.

Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Request for Intervention on Nov. 2

By DOL Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Former Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To COVID Fraud

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Mohammad Fares, 28, formerly of Buffalo, now of Florida, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to theft of government property, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $,250,000 fine.

Owner of New York Commercial Drum Company Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Billing Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Robert A. DiNoto, age 48, of Huntington, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in connection with a fraudulent billing scheme involving a manufacturing company with facilities in Harford County, Maryland.

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Secretary Granholm at the Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) Summit

By DOE Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 Thank you, Javier, for the kind introduction. And hello, SESA. What a privilege to be back in San Juan, joining you all in person.  A month ago, President Biden asked me to lead the Puerto Rico Grid Modernization and Recovery Team. This is not another ...

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

By State Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

Release: A free and independent press plays a critical role in promoting democracy and shining a light on developments around the world - whether daunting or hopeful. Journalists are the bedrock of an independent press, providing the public with facts and holding governments to account, often while facing danger and adversity.  On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we reiterate our calls for justice for brave journalists across the globe.

Mexican National Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Illegally Reentering the U.S.

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GERMAN EDUARDO MARTINEZ FRANCO, 42, a citizen of Mexico last residing in West Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 37 months of imprisonment for illegally reentering the U.S. after being deported.

New Orleans Duo Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Interstate Motorcycle Theft Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A pair of New Orleans, Louisiana men were each sentenced to two years in federal prison for a scheme to steal motor vehicles and transport them across state lines.

Juárez Cartel Leader Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

By DOJ Newswire | Nov 3, 2022

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Luis Carlos Vásquez-Barragán, 51, of Nicolás Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico, was sentenced to prison for possession with intent to distribute at least 50 kilograms but less than 100 kilograms of marijuana.