News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


There were 195 notices published by the Commerce Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced today for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Colombian President Gustavo Petro At a Joint Press Availability

Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the (inaudible) at the House of Nariño, where we will have a media statement by President of Colombia Gustavo Petro and Secretary of State Antony Blinken after their meeting that took place up until a few minutes ago. To start, we will hear first from the president of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. Gustavo Petro.


Home Health Care Company Owners Sentenced for $6.7 Million Health Care Fraud

News Release: Two Illinois home health care company owners were sentenced yesterday as part of a $6.7 million home health care fraud scheme.


Texas Woman Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail After Jury Verdict Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas woman has been found guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia of a misdemeanor charge for resisting efforts by law enforcement officers to clear the U.S. Capitol grounds after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.


Final Major Defendant Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

News Release: All 17 Defendants Convicted in Large-Volume Drug Conspiracy; Murder Plot Foiled.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Germany as you celebrate 32 years of reunification this German Unity Day.


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


“11 VICTIMS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on Sept. 30

“11 VICTIMS“ was published in the House section on pages H8362-H8364 on Sept. 30


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Adilson Jose Montiero, 42, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to seven years and 10 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 5.


Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence

News Release: ATLANTA - Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being convicted at trial. Ogiekpolor opened and directed others to open at least 50 fraudulent business bank accounts that received over $9.5 million...


CISA Directs Federal Agencies to Improve Cybersecurity Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued today Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-01, Improving Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection on Federal Networks, that directs federal civilian agencies to better account for what resides on their networks.


Beckley Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Kamaria J. Mitchell, 33, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.


There were 37 notices published by the Justice Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


There were 45 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in September, according to the Federal Register.


There are five releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 5.


News Release: President Biden has made cybersecurity a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration at all levels of government. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components, play a lead role in strengthening resilience across the nation and sectors, investigating malicious cyber activity, and advancing cybersecurity alongside our democratic values and principles.



Jefferson County Felon Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Beaumont man has been sentenced for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.