News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


News Release: The man who sold Malik Faisal Akram the gun he used to kidnap hostages in a Texas synagogue was sentenced today to nearly eight years in prison for a firearm crime, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


Former Raleigh Investment Advisor Found Guilty in Healthcare Fraud that Targeted the Elderly and Disabled

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A federal jury convicted a Raleigh man on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft on Oct. 19, 2022. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Furman Alexander Ford, 52 years old, and his co-conspirator...


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Derick Louangamath, 33, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover in Sudan

Release: Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan’s Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.



E&C Republicans to NIH: Why Resume Taxpayer-Supported Grant  Funding to EcoHealth?

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to National Institutes of Health...


News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit street gang member pleaded guilty to murdering a rival gang member and an innocent 13-year-old bystander as part of a racketeering conspiracy, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.



News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today delivered the following remarks to the House Rules Committee in support of, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023.


E&C Republicans to NIH: Why Resume Taxpayer-Supported Grant  Funding to EcoHealth?

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to National Institutes of Health...


Billings Man Admits Attempted Coercion, Enticement of Boy for Sex in Undercover Investigation

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who was arrested in an undercover investigation when he went to a location expecting to meet a boy for sex admitted to a coercion crime today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Expanding U.S. Sanctions Authorities and Announcement of Visa Restrictions for Nicaraguan Officials

Release: Today, we are announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. We are doing so pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10309, which suspends entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants of members of the Government of Nicaragua and...


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


Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Oct. 24

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


U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Co-Chairs Call

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) co-chairs Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with European Commission Executive Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis ...


Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the San Antonio area.



News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Hector Enrique Veliz Villeda (30, Hialeah) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Veliz Villeda faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, and up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


“McPedo” sentenced for child exploitation on the dark web

News Release: HOUSTON - A 61-year-old man residing in Houston has been ordered to federal prison following multiple child pornography convictions, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: AUSTIN - A Canadian national pleaded guilty to making false statements on income tax returns.