News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


West Falls Man Going to Prison for Child Exploitation

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Nicholas Turnquist, 36, of West Falls, NY, who was convicted of transportation and attempted transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, was sentenced to serve 156 months in prison and 15 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


Federal Jury Convicts Registered Sex Offender of Producing Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal jury has convicted Charles Porterfield, 37, of Springville, NY, of production of child pornography and committing the offense as a registered sex offender. The charges carry a mandatory penalty of life in prison.


Cramer: 'Our bill provides greater scrutiny of visas for Chinese Communist Party members'

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said members of the Chinese Communist Party should not be issued U.S. visas indiscriminately.


Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 25

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mexican National Sentenced To More Than 12 Years For Role In Methamphetamine Importation Conspiracy

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Ubertino Zavala-Perez (59, Plant City, Florida) to more than 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Zavala-Perez pleaded guilty on Aug. 31, 2022.


Crews Begin Emplacing Waste in New Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Panel

News Release: CARLSBAD, N.M. - Employees have begun emplacing defense-related transuranic (TRU ) waste in Panel 8 of EM ’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP ).


National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee discussed on Nov. 25 by Energy Department

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


Des Moines Man Sentenced for Discharging a Firearm During a Drug Deal, Resulting in the Death of a 15-Year-Old Boy

News Release: Des Moines, Iowa - Brett Michael Dobberke, age 22, of Des Moines, was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute it.



Mason City Man Found Guilty of Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: A Mason City, Iowa man who possessed large amounts of child pornography was convicted by a jury on Nov. 17, 2022, after a 4-day trial in federal court in Sioux City.


Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years for Illegally Possessing Stolen Firearm

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Theodore man was sentenced to 92 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm.


First Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to Punta del Este, Uruguay to lead the U.S. delegation to the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-1 ) November 26-28. Assistant Secretary Medina will...


“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on Nov. 14

The House section of the Congressional Record published “REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” on Nov. 14.


EM’s White, Mullis Win Prestigious Presidential Rank Awards

News Release: EM Senior Advisor William “Ike" White has been honored with the 2022 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executive, joining a select cadre of senior executives lauded for sustained superior leadership performance. White was nominated for the award for his exemplary leadership in various U.S. government programs, most notably within DOE.


California Drug Courier Sentenced in Federal Court

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Los Angeles, California woman was sentenced to 21 months in prison for conspiring to distribute kilograms of marijuana.


Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs Which Caused Serious Bodily Injury

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Bradley D. Knapp, 43, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.


Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Crack and Fentanyl

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood has been sentenced in federal court to 120 months’ imprisonment and six years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Goffman: 'Locomotives remain a significant source of emissions'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will assess and make recommendations on how to mitigate pollution from locomotives in response to petitions from several California organizations.


Homeland Security Department discusses Virginia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Nov. 25

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