News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity,” and that “serious human rights violations have been committed” in Xinjiang.


Federal Prison Chaplain Sentenced for Sexual Assault and Lying to Federal Agents

News Release: James Theodore Highhouse, 50, a former chaplain with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) was sentenced today in federal court in the Northern District of California to 84 months in prison followed by five years of supervised released for repeatedly sexually abusing an incarcerated female and then lying...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TREA FRASER, 27, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities.


Ahead of Labor Day, DOT Launches New Dashboard to Help Air Travelers Know Their Rights When They Experience Flight Disruptions Caused by Airlines

News Release: After Secretary Buttigieg wrote letter to airline CEOs, airlines made significant improvements to customer service plans


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ grant application closes on Sept. 6

NIJ FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program grant opened on Sept. 2.


Movie Producer Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Operate A Prostitution Business

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that DILLON JORDAN, a/k/a “Daniel Jordan," a/k/a “Daniel Maurice Hatton," a/k/a “Daniel Bohler," pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Mann Act for his operation of an interstate prostitution business. JORDAN pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2022.


News Release: When preparing foods, there are four basic steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones from food poisoning: clean, separate, cook, and chill.


RGV Agents Interdict Four Migrant Smuggling Events


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty and was sentenced today to attempted robbery in violation of the Hobbs Act, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes on Sept. 2

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Austin Michael Light, 21, of Beaver, pleaded guilty today to possession of prepubescent child pornography.


USDOJ-OJP-OVW offers new grant application process starting Sept. 2

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Administrative Funding Adjustment Technical Assistance Solicitation Invitation to Apply grant opened on Sept. 2.


News Release: House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), along with Republican lawmakers on both panels, today are pressing Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook’s suppression of the allegations about the Biden family...


West Valley Moves Waste Containers, Creating Space for Main Plant Teardown


FERC Staff Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Virginia Electrification Project (Docket No. CP21-498-000)


Rockford Man Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm “Switch” Devices

News Release: ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearm “switch" devices.


TSA prepared for Labor Day weekend travel out of San Antonio International Airport

Release: SAN ANTONIO The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of San Antonio International Airport (SAT) as well as other airports across South Texas during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.


News Release: DETROIT - Former Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff, 58, of Romulus, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud following his theft and misuse of over $15,000 in campaign funds, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.