News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


San Diego Man Sentenced to Life for Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend

News Release: A San Diego man who killed his boyfriend by stabbing him 93 times was sentenced today to life in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.


Marine Mammals and Endangered Species discussed on Jan. 12 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Mohamoud Abdi Aden and Others Responsible for the 2019 Attack on DusitD2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi, Kenya

Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of Mohamoud Abdi Aden and any other individual who committed, attempted or conspired to commit, or aided or abetted in the commission of the 2019 attack on the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya.


Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments discussed on Jan. 12 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Flight Attendant and Interfering with Flight Crew

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Miami, Florida, man pleaded guilty today to interfering with a flight crew and assaulting a flight attendant while onboard a United Airlines flight from Miami to Washington, D.C.


Seattle man now charged federally for carjackings and assaults that spanned King County

News Release: Seattle - A 22-year-old Seattle man will appear today in U.S. District Court in Seattle on a seven-count indictment for multiple crimes on November 7, 2022, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Maar Teng Rambang is charged with three counts of carjacking, three counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of attempted robbery. Rambang will appear at 2:00 PM today.



Baltimore Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Murder-For-Hire

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin today sentenced Daquante Thomas, a/k/a “Glock," age 20, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.


Woodstock Man Sentenced to Another Year for Failing to Report to Prison

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANDRE SMITH, also known as “Dre," 43, of Woodstock, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 12 months and one day of imprisonment for failing to surrender for service of his sentence.


Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Exploitation Offense

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL NASTU, 63, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 18 month of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a child exploitation offense.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Response To Petition To Classify Discarded Polyvinyl Chloride as RCRA Hazardous Waste on Jan. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Who Produced Child Pornography Going To Prison For 26 Years

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Carlton Nemec, 50, who was convicted of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 26 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


Massive Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Largest-Ever Indictment in Southern District of Georgia

News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA: A total of 76 defendants are named in a newly unsealed federal indictment describing a massive drug trafficking investigation tied to the Ghost Face Gangsters criminal street gang that includes allegations of multiple deaths from illegal drug overdoses.


U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack in Times Square on New Year’s Eve

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, Christopher A. Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office...


Deadline Jan. 13: Help Design Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Process

News Release: SANTA FE, NM - There’s still time to add your voice along with other New Mexico residents who have already submitted their ideas online and at six public meetings.


Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Exploitation Offense

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL NASTU, 63, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 18 month of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a child exploitation offense.


Statement of U.S. Attorney Breon Peace on Mccann et al.

News Release: Hi, I’m United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace. Thank you all for joining us today. With me today are: Keechant Sewell, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, James W. Essig, Chief of Detectives of the New York City Police Department, Deputy Chief Joseph...


Baltimore Fentanyl Organizations Shut Down by Federal Indictments

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Baltimore-based drug trafficking organizations that supplied large amounts of fentanyl to West Virginia and caused at least two deaths have been dismantled by separate federal indictments that were unsealed today.


Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Ivan Lee Burton, 47, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing methamphetamine.


Idaho Man Indicted for Federal Hate Crime Against LGBTQ Residents of Boise

News Release: BOISE - A federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment on Jan. 10, charging an Idaho man with a hate crime.