News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


News Release: ANNISTON, Ala. - A federal jury this week convicted a New York resident on drug and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.


Driver Convicted of Striking Motorcyclist at Over 100 MPH, Resulting in Amputation

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A federal jury convicted an Alexandria man today on charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, reckless driving, and speeding.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3 Million from EPA's Clean School Bus Program for Two New Hampshire School Districts

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 26, 2022) — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding $2,765,000 from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to two school districts ...


Lawrence Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Firearms Offenses

News Release: BOSTON - A Lawrence man was sentenced yesterday for the unlawful possession of firearms stemming from his illegal dealing of rifles and handguns.


Homeland Security Department discusses Application-Permit-Special License Unlading-Lading-Overtime Services on Oct. 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


La Secretaria Granholm Completa Su Primer Viaje A Puerto Rico Enfocado En Planes De Acción Y Buscar Soluciones Energeticas

Release: La visita de dos días incluyó sesiones de conversación y reuniones de trabajo para superar los obstáculos que enfrenta la recuperación de la red de la isla y la transición a la energía renovable


Omaha Man Sentenced to Five Years for Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Paul Piskorski, 53, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on Sept. 12, 2022, in federal court in Omaha for possessing child pornography. Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon sentenced Piskorski to five years of imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After completing his term of imprisonment, Piskorski will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.


News Release: ATLANTA - Former City of Atlanta Director of Human Services, Mitzi L. Bickers, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting approximately $3 million in bribe money to influence government contracts, money laundering, lying to the City of Atlanta to maintain her salary and cabinet-level position, and failing to disclose more than $600,000 in income on her federal tax return.


Folsom Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Making False Tax Returns

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Zarko Danilov, 67, of Folsom, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for two counts of making and subscribing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Danilov was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and $283,359 in restitution.


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

News Release: Defendant Accused of Charging at Police Line, Attacking Officers.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Gregory Lukassen, 50, of Omaha, Nebraska, was found guilty on October 5, 2022, following a two-day jury trial in federal court for Distribution, Receipt, and Possession of Child Pornography. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher scheduled Lukassen’s sentencing for January 5, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Lukassen faces up to 20 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of five years.


News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2022) — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 389 school ...


Lincoln Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Chance Devlin Eddings, 30, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln. United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Eddings to 120 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute/possession with intent to distribute...


News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN-U.S. Attorney Mark Totten today announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Michael John Batt, 35, of Jenison, Michigan, with charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.


Readout of Secretary Granholm’s First Trip to Puerto Rico to Focus on Solution-based Energy Action Plans

Release: Two-Day Visit Comprised of Listening Sessions and Working Meetings Towards Overcoming Obstacles to the Island’s Grid Recovery and Transition to Renewable Power



Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – Representatives from 32 agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4.


Jimmy Lai’s Fraud Case Verdict

News Release: The United States condemns the October 25 verdict against Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, founder of the Apple Daily newspaper, on spurious fraud charges.


Pittsburgh-Area Crack Dealer Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Clinton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months imprisonment followed by 3 years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Seventh Coast Guard District on Oct. 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.