News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Tolleson man faces indictment for threats against President-elect

On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Manuel Tamayo-Torres from Tolleson on multiple charges, including threats against the President-elect and firearms offenses.


Man pleads guilty in multi-state Ponzi scheme involving tire sales

A Dallas man, John K. Eckerd Jr., has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Columbus, Ohio, for his involvement in a $50 million Ponzi scheme that spanned multiple states.


Louisville man sentenced to over 11 years for child pornography offenses

A Louisville man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses.


U.S. Attorney's Office reaches ADA compliance deal with Washoe County

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to address a compliance review that found several physical barriers at polling sites.


Des Moines man sentenced to ten years for possession of child abuse images

A 53-year-old man from Des Moines, Washington, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing images of child sexual abuse. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of Edward James Creed, a registered sex offender, who was...


Albuquerque man pleads guilty in child exploitation case

An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.


Dentist agrees to pay $120K penalty over controlled substances act violations

Dr. Donald J. Dinello, a dentist with practices in Harrisburg and Hershey, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).


Sioux City man sentenced for building explosive missiles

A man from Sioux City, Iowa, Daniel Graben, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for illegally building and firing two improvised explosive missiles.


Lawmakers urge Blinken to back internet freedom via satellite technology

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, alongside Representative Jake Auchincloss and other bipartisan lawmakers, have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support a federal prize competition.


West Michigan taco restaurants ordered to pay $823K for labor law violations

A federal court has mandated that the owner of three West Michigan taco restaurants pay $823,326 to 177 workers.


Additional charges filed against Labar Tsethlikai for kidnapping and assault

Federal prosecutors have filed additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, a member of Zuni Pueblo, for a series of violent crimes in New Mexico.


EPA seeks public input on Joliet cleanup project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public comment period for a proposed settlement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR).


Murray emphasizes need for bipartisan agreement on government funding

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her readiness to remain in Washington through Christmas to ensure that government funding is secured.


Samsung receives $4.7B from US government for semiconductor expansion

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant development in the U.S. semiconductor industry with Samsung Electronics receiving up to $4.745 billion in funding from the Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Incentives Program.


Richlands man receives 30-year sentence for production of child pornography

A Richlands man, Albert Suniga, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography.


Roseville man receives prison sentence for illegal ammunition possession

Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Southern California men charged with $22 million NFT crypto fraud scheme

A six-count indictment has been unsealed against two men from Southern California, accusing them of defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent digital asset projects known as "rugpulls."


Syracuse man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

David Hullihen, a 41-year-old resident of Syracuse, has entered a guilty plea to ten counts of receiving child pornography.


Oklahoma man admits guilt in illegal firearm trafficking scheme

Jacksonville, Florida – Christopher John Murchison, aged 52 from Oklahoma, has admitted guilt to two counts of making false statements in records required by a licensed firearms dealer.


Labor department reports decline in fatal occupational injuries for 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Doug Parker, has commented on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.