News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

Former Government of Bolivia Minister Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Launder Proceeds of Bribery Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: The former Minister of the Government of Bolivia pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to launder bribes he received in exchange for corruptly helping a U.S. company win a $5.6 million contract from the Bolivian government.

Engineer sentenced to federal prison after admitting conspiracy to steal aircraft design secrets

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: A South Carolina man who led a conspiracy to steal trade secrets from aircraft companies has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison.

U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona Appoints District Election Officer for the Northern District of Alabama

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jason Cheek will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA...

Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction and Sentence of Former Xerox Employee Sentenced to Life in Prison for Credit Union Robbery and Murder

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. -U. S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the conviction and sentence of Richard Leon Wilbern.

On Supporting a Peaceful Transition in Chad

By State Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad’s original 18-month transition period, which expires today. We are deeply concerned by reports of casualties and urge all parties to deescalate the situation and ...

Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on Oct. 20

By US DOT Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Laurel Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Marijuana Through the U.S. Mail

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: Law Enforcement Agents Seized Nine Firearms Possessed by Fisher, more than $1.5 Million in Cash, as well as Multiple Kilograms of Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Marijuana.

North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Offense Against A Minor

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - David William McConnell, 39, of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty today to traveling in interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.

DOE $1.85M grant funds sorghum photosynthesis study at U of I

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2022

DOE $1.85M grant funds sorghum photosynthesis study at U of I

EPA Settlement Holds Tanker Truck Company Accountable for Two 2021 Oil Spills in Athol and Revere, Mass.

By EPA Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Goguen Transportation, Inc. of Gardner, Mass., resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act associated with two tanker truck accidents in Revere and Athol, Mass. that resulted in oil discharges to local waters.

Top Oversight & House Administration Republicans Blast D.C. Bills Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Vote and Expanding Automatic Mail-In Ballots

By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), and Subcommittee on Elections Ranking Member Bryan Steil...

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to production and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Utah Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Utah man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, 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 presidential election.