News from December 2024

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
A former sheriff from Culpeper County, Virginia, has been found guilty of accepting over $75,000 in bribes.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models by the AI Office.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
A man from Metairie, Louisiana, Kernel Alford, age 35, has been charged in a six-count superseding indictment.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 18, 2024, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
The United States Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR), has reached a proposed consent decree with the State of Rhode Island.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Keith Allen Courtney, a 53-year-old resident of Gainesville, to 13 months in federal prison for conspiracy related to the theft of Social Security Disability Benefits.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reached out to deployed service members from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Space Force to extend holiday greetings on December 19, 2024.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has convicted Javier Mares, a 44-year-old resident of Bradenton, on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
The Department of Defense has released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties related to United States military operations for the year 2023.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Shayquan Gray, a 24-year-old resident of New Haven, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for firearm possession and drug distribution offenses.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
A Utah man, Timothy Gibson, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in two criminal schemes.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a virtual public meeting to discuss the remediation plans for the Woods Pond area at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that a Dupree, South Dakota man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Frederic Thompson, a 24-year-old resident of New Orleans.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tara Severino, 58, from West Haven, has been sentenced to two years of probation.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council in a meeting focused on artificial intelligence (AI).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Orlando, Florida – Four residents from the Orlando area have admitted guilt in a drug distribution conspiracy involving approximately 89 kilograms of cocaine.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia to address compliance issues related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a jury in Bridgeport federal court has found Luis Salaman, also known as "Bebe," 42, and Jesus Seguinot, also known as "Chuchi," 34, guilty of fentanyl...