News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Bank And Identity Fraud Conspiracy Members Sentenced To Federal Prison

Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today the sentences of New York and Connecticut residents for their involvement in a bank and identity fraud conspiracy.


Dothan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Evasion, Mail Fraud, and Drug Charges

Kenneth Cherden Glasgow, also known as “Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow,” 57, from Dothan, Alabama, pleaded guilty to tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy charges, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart.


West Warwick Man Sentenced in Unemployment Fraud Scheme

A West Warwick man who admitted to a federal judge that he participated in a conspiracy to use the stolen identities of others to gain COVID related unemployment insurance benefits was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.


Two Individuals Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme

U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Sandra Denise Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Percy Leroy Jacobs of Prince Frederick, Maryland late yesterday to 30 months each in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to defraud the United States, helping file false tax returns, and theft of government funds.


Federal Witness Sentenced to Federal Prison for Soliciting a Bribe From a Defendant

Federal Witness Sent Messages Through Social Media Seeking a $5,000 Payment to Testify Falsely or Refuse to Testify at Federal Trial


Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime

James Meeks-Little, 29, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Straw Purchaser Sentenced for Role in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

Maurice Johnson, 36, of Mount Hope, was sentenced today to one year in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a conspiracy to traffic more than 140 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Montana Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes

Gary Lee Hodges, 72, of Bigfork, Montana was sentenced today to 27 years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for two counts of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Hodges must also register as a sex offender.


West Warwick Man Sentenced in Unemployment Fraud Schemeu

A West Warwick man who admitted to a federal judge that he participated in a conspiracy to use the stolen identities of others to gain COVID related unemployment insurance benefits was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.



Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 12 February 2023

Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 12 February 2023


Dominican Republic: US Agricultural Exports to the Dominican Republic Reach a New All Time Record in 2022

Dominican Republic: US Agricultural Exports to the Dominican Republic Reach a New All Time Record in 2022


China: Top Ag Policy Document Outlines Key Agricultural and Rural Development Priorities

China: Top Ag Policy Document Outlines Key Agricultural and Rural Development Priorities


China: China Notifies National Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Edible Agricultural Products

China: China Notifies National Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Edible Agricultural Products



Two Individuals Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud Schemeu

U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Sandra Denise Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Percy Leroy Jacobs of Prince Frederick, Maryland late yesterday to 30 months each in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to defraud the United States, helping file false tax returns, and theft of government funds.


China: China Issues Fifth Extension of the Exclusion of Section 301 Retaliatory Tariffs on Sorbitol

China: China Issues Fifth Extension of the Exclusion of Section 301 Retaliatory Tariffs on Sorbitol



Egypt: Egypt Extends the Implementation of Halal Certification on Milk and Dairy Product until April 1 2023

Egypt: Egypt Extends the Implementation of Halal Certification on Milk and Dairy Product until April 1 2023