News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


U researcher to lead study of clouds in cleanest air on Earth

U researcher to lead study of clouds in cleanest air on Earth



UTEP to Build on Research Strengths with Brookhaven National Laboratory Partnership

UTEP to Build on Research Strengths with Brookhaven National Laboratory Partnership


Findlater First at UC Merced to Join DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Center

Findlater First at UC Merced to Join DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Center


Trio of theorists join $11.24 million nuclear physics collaboration group

Trio of theorists join $11.24 million nuclear physics collaboration group



Exotic hadrons’ research to advance knowledge of nuclear physics

Exotic hadrons’ research to advance knowledge of nuclear physics


Randomness in Quantum Machines Helps Verify Their Accuracy

Randomness in Quantum Machines Helps Verify Their Accuracy


Researchers tailor thickness of conducting nitrides and oxides to enhance their photonic applications

Researchers tailor thickness of conducting nitrides and oxides to enhance their photonic applications


Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and extradition of Dariy Pankov a/k/a “dpxaker.” Pankov is charged with conspiracy, access device fraud, and computer fraud.


Fairhope Drug Dealer Sentenced to 54 Years

A Fairhope man was sentenced to 54 years (648 months) in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


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.


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.


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.


Nigerian Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme In Which He Impersonated Procurement Officials Of U.S. State And Local Governments And Educational Institutions

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that FATADE IDOWU OLAMILEKAN, a/k/a “Fatade Olamilekan Idowu,” a/k/a “Olamilekan Idowu Fatade,” a/k/a “Idowu Fatade,” a citizen of Nigeria, was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain and attempt to obtain millions of dollars of medical equipment, laboratory products, computer equipment and hardware, and other merchandise from suppliers of such merchandise across the United States by impersonating, among other individuals, procurement officials of U.S. state and local governments and educational institutions.


Former Newport News Police Officer Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

A sixteen-plus year veteran of, and former sergeant with, the Newport News Police Department was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography.


Man charged with domestic assault in Indian Country

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Steven Williams was charged by complaint with assault with a deadly weapon and assault by strangulation.


Ninja Blade Bandido Robs Albuquerque

The FBI and Albuquerque Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Ninja Blade Bandido, who robbed Nusenda Credit Union, 6125 4th Street NW, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023.


Man Pleads Guilty for Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old and Strangling a Dating Partner

A man who sexually abused a 14-year-old victim and later assaulted his then-girlfriend has pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


The Most Advanced Bay Area Earthquake Simulations Will be Publicly Available

The Most Advanced Bay Area Earthquake Simulations Will be Publicly Available