News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Armed Drug Trafficker Who Previously Shot a Wilmington Officer Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison

Kenneth Brown, 41, of Wilmington North Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to 87 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribution of 28 grams or more of cocaine base, five counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine base and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Provide Material Support To ISIS

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari (26, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, namely, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (“ISIS”).


San Rafael Man Visiting Yosemite Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence Charge

Stefan Niels Weiste Kirkeby, 59, of San Rafael, pleaded guilty to domestic violence within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Cape Coral Man Sentenced To Eight Years For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Karl Patrick Kluge (54, Fort Myers) to eight years and one month in federal prison for possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.


Trinity County Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

A federal grand jury returned an indictment Thursday against Anthony Jair Demedeiros, 23, of Weaverville, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced To Twelve Years In Federal Prison

U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew has sentenced Martin Felder, Jr. (43, Orlando) to 12 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine


Former Insurance Executive Indicted For $2B Fraud Scheme

A federal grand jury in Charlotte returned an indictment charging a North Carolina man with masterminding and directing a massive scheme to deceive state insurance regulators and defraud thousands of policyholders and others in connection with insurance companies he controlled.


Labor Union Treasurer Convicted After Embezzling More Than $91,000 Over Six Years

Matthew Archer, 59, of McCordsville, Indiana, has been convicted of wire fraud.


Naples Felon Sentenced To More Than Seven Years For $2.6 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Daniel Joseph Tisone (35, Naples) to seven years and three months in federal prison for wire fraud, bank fraud, illegal monetary transactions, and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


Granbury Man Convicted at Trial Following Child Porn Tip by Son

A Granbury man whose son reported him to law enforcement was convicted at trial of child sexual exploitation, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.


Retired U.S. Air Force Officer Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Retention Of Classified National Defense Information

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Robert L. Birchum (55, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing and retaining classified documents relating to the national defense of the United States.


American Energy, Minerals Essential to Secure Our Future

American Energy, Minerals Essential to Secure Our Future


Missouri Nonprofit Admits False Statements About Care of Foster Youth, Agrees to Pay $1.8 Million

A Missouri-based nonprofit behavioral health provider has admitted making criminal false statements in claims for services not provided to foster youth and agreed to a series of compliance measures, federal and state officials announced Friday.


Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.


Former Birmingham-Area Bank Insiders Charged in Connection with Account Takeover Scheme

A grand jury yesterday indicted two former bank employees for their role in a conspiracy to steal customer account information, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick M. Davis


 Republicans Advance Solutions to Ongoing Permitting Challenges

Republicans Advance Solutions to Ongoing Permitting Challenges


Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund

Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund


Wyden, Casey Examine Long-term Care Shortfalls During Texas Winter Blackout

Wyden, Casey Examine Long-term Care Shortfalls During Texas Winter Blackout


Finance Committee to Vote on IRS, Treasury and HHS Nominations

Finance Committee to Vote on IRS, Treasury and HHS Nominations


Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Increasing Affordable Housing Supply

Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Increasing Affordable Housing Supply