News from December 2024

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Independent Health Association and its affiliate, Independent Health Corporation, have agreed to a settlement of up to $98 million.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
An Anchorage man, Anthaney O’Connor, was arrested at his home on charges related to the alleged receipt, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Naz Durakoglu, the Bureau of Legislative Affairs has worked closely with Congress to support important U.S. national security priorities.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a telephone conversation with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on December 20, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
U.S. Representative Christopher Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley have released the 2024 Annual Report of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the commencement of early-stage planning for the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to four facilities in Michigan—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Ryan Cameron, a 22-year-old resident of Groton, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation charge.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
A man from Lodge Grass has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child on the Crow Indian Reservation.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Christina Robinson, a 52-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
A Marshalltown man has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Today, President Joe Biden's 235th federal judicial nominee was confirmed, marking a significant achievement in judicial appointments.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
An Omaha man, Larry Eugene Burns, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison on March 11, 2025, after making threats against multiple federal law enforcement officers.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov to address ongoing battlefield conditions and the United States' security support for Ukraine.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Two Missoula residents have admitted to charges related to distributing large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in their community. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Taylor Gale Penny, 35, and Joey Lee Forward, 34, pleaded...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Today, President Joe Biden announced a significant achievement in his administration's judicial appointments.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Michael John Pellicione, a 76-year-old firearms dealer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to the improper documentation of firearm sales.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Evan Cutler, a 25-year-old resident of Queensbury, New York, has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for leading a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted SEFCU.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Amard Jefferson, a 25-year-old resident of Ft.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
A New York man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland, Maine, for distributing controlled substances and possessing them with the intent to distribute.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced a settlement involving 16 cardiology practices and associated physicians across 12 states, who have agreed to pay over $17.7 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations.