News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A South Bay man was sentenced today to life without parole in federal prison after he admitted to producing thousands of sexually explicit images and videos of nearly three dozen children, one of whom was exploited over the course of at least two years and performed sex acts online in exchange for money.


Notice published on Oct. 24 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-269; Yakutat, AK on Oct. 24

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor recovers $86K in back wages, damages for 74 healthcare workers at New Hampshire rehabilitation living facility

Release: Employer: Bedford Nursing & Rehab Services LLC, operating as Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center


Three Indicted, Arraigned in Alleged Conspiracies to Defraud Land Rover Dealerships

News Release: PROVIDENCE - Three Rhode Island men were arraigned on Friday in federal court in Providence, charged by way of indictment for their alleged participation in a conspiracy to use stolen identities to defraud Land Rover dealerships in Rhode Island and New Hampshire, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two men were arrested this morning on federal robbery and firearms offenses that allege they robbed an armored car on Monday and shot a guard several times in the leg.


News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer heartfelt congratulations to Zambians everywhere on your Independence Day this October 24.


News Release: Two Arrested and 13 Charged in Three Separate Cases for Alleged Participation in Malign Schemes in the United States on Behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.


Leader Rodgers on China Obstructing DOJ Huawei Investigation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) report on the CCP’s attempts to obstruct a DOJ investigation into Huawei.


News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Ahmad M. Mehdi and his medical practice, Ahmad M. Mehdi, M.D., P.C. (“Mehdi"), agreed to pay a total of $900,000 to resolve civil claims for up-coding billings for some medical services, billing for smoking cessation counseling services that were not adequately documented, and allegedly improper prescribing of opioids, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman.


Two Arrested and 13 Charged in Three Separate Cases for Alleged Participation in Malign Schemes in the United States on Behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China

News Release: In three separate cases in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern District of New York and the District of New Jersey, the Justice Department has charged 13 individuals, including members of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) security and intelligence apparatus and their agents, for alleged efforts to unlawfully exert influence in the United States for the benefit of the government of the PRC.


Appealing FEMA’s Determination Letter

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentuckians who sustained damage due to the flooding that began on July 26 may receive a letter from FEMA saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance and can appeal the determination if they disagree.


Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Heroin Trafficking

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Todd C. Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois announced that Tyrell Harris, 29, of Springfield, Illinois, was sentenced on Oct.18, 2022, to concurrent sentences of 57 months’ imprisonment for distribution of heroin and 120 months’ imprisonment for possession of 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Constitution Spar Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 680, Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM’s Challis Field Office welcomes new manager

News Release: CHALLIS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office. His official starting date was Monday, Oct. 17.


News Release: Two Massachusetts men were sentenced today for an extensive scheme to take over victims’ social media accounts and steal their cryptocurrency using techniques such as “SIM swapping," computer hacking, and other methods.


Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Kentucky man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.


Leominster Man Convicted for Role in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack, and Cocaine Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Leominster man was convicted by a federal jury yesterday in connection with his participation in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.


News Release: A former U.S. Department of State employee pleaded guilty today to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place.


United States Attorney Sayler Fleming Announces District Election Officers Responsible for Handling Election Day Complaints

News Release: ST. LOUIS - United States Attorney Sayler A. Fleming announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) Hal Goldsmith and Jennifer Roy will lead the efforts of her office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 8, 2022, general election. AUSAs...