News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Maine Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Maine man is in custody on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Eight Defendants Indicted in Michigan for Obstructing a Reproductive Health Services Facility

The Justice Department announced today an indictment charging eight people with federal civil rights offenses and violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.


Two Men Sentenced for Laundering Proceeds of a Business Email Compromise Scheme

Two men were sentenced today to over 14 years in prison combined for money laundering as part of a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.


New Orleans Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that TONI JONES, age 33, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on February 16, 2023 to a violation of the Federal Drug Control Act, Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).


Physician Agrees To $190,731 Settlement Relating To Controlled Substances Act Claims

Timothy Ramsden, of Panama City, Florida, practicing at The Anti-Aging Clinic of Northwest Florida, settled potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act by agreeing to pay a fine of $190,731 and surrendering his Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for Schedule II and IIN controlled substances for a period of five (5) years, along with compliance monitoring for a period of five (5) years.


Two Business Owners Sentenced for Conspiring to Pay Bribes in Exchange for Municipal Contracts in Puerto Rico

Two government contractors were sentenced this week for their involvement in separate bribery schemes in which they gave payments to the mayor of the municipality of Cataño, Puerto Rico, in exchange for the mayor’s awarding of municipal contracts to their respective companies.


Damian Williams And Breon Peace Announce New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy For United States Attorney’s Offices

Policy Sets National Standard for Circumstances Under Which Companies May Receive Credit for Voluntarily Self-Disclosing Criminal Conduct, and Benefits of Self-Disclosure


Two More New Orleans Residents Sentenced in Staged Automobile Collision Scheme

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that, on February 15, 2023, U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance sentenced HERBERT ALLEN (“ALLEN”), age 38, and DION RIDLEY (“RIDLEY”), age 23, after they pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371


Damian Williams and Breon Peace Announce New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for United States Attorney's Offices

Policy Sets National Standard for Circumstances Under Which Companies May Receive Credit for Voluntarily Self-Disclosing Criminal Conduct, and Benefits of Self-Disclosure


Dallas Center Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraud

A Dallas Center woman was sentenced on February 14, 2023, to 18 months in prison for wire fraud.


Omaha Man Sentenced for Firearm Offense

Diamond Cook, age 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on February 16, 2023, to 48 months in prison following his plea of guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. After he is released from prison, Cook will serve three years of supervised release.


Coraopolis Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Steal Vehicles and Transport them Across State Lines

A resident of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to a charge of violating federal conspiracy law in connection with the theft of 24 vehicles, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.


Federal Jury Convicts Boise Tax Return Preparer of Filing False Tax Returns

After a four-day trial, a federal jury found Boise tax return preparer Andres Sanchez, 33, guilty of willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of six false or fraudulent tax returns on behalf of several clients, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on May 18

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) grant opened on Feb. 27.


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting Feb. 27

NIJ FY23 National Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced By Young Adults grant opened on Feb. 27.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on May 18

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak grant opened on Feb. 27.


U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Sydney, Australia for WorldPride

Release: U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will be in Sydney, February 27 to March 5, to participate in WorldPride. WorldPride is an event that began in 2000 and promotes LGBTQI+ issues internationally via festivals, cultural activities, and a human rights conference.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on May 18

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program - Region 5 grant opened on Feb. 27.


Fayetteville Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

A Fayetteville man was sentenced today to 140 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine


Three Men Sentenced For Illegal Firearms Possession And Marijuana Trafficking

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that three defendants were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa for their roles in a marijuana trafficking ring on Pardee Street in Rochester, NY.