News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Arlington CEO pleads guilty to wire fraud exceeding $2 million

An Arlington-based business owner has admitted to wire fraud in a scheme that defrauded eight companies of over $2 million.


Netflix to release Avicii documentary and last concert on December 31

Netflix has released the official trailer for "Avicii - I’m Tim," a documentary that explores the life and legacy of Tim Bergling, known as Avicii.


Justice Department sues CVS alleging violations in opioid prescription practices

In a civil complaint unsealed in Providence, Rhode Island, the Justice Department has accused CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries of violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).


False claims act lawsuits target alleged pandemic relief fraud

U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee has announced the filing of lawsuits against three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds through the CARES Act.


Illinois man sentenced to 15 years for transporting child sexual abuse material

An Illinois man, William Ahart, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on December 13 for transporting child sexual abuse material.


US targets facilitators procuring navigational systems for Iran

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against two entities and two individuals involved in the development and procurement of components for sensitive navigational systems used by the...


Lockheed Martin integrates IBM Granite LLMs into its AI tools

Lockheed Martin has announced a new collaboration with IBM to integrate IBM's Granite large language models (LLMs) into its AI Factory tools.


CCIA Europe calls for dialogue following EDPB's opinion on AI data processing

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released its opinion on data processing for AI model training, designated as Opinion 28/2024.


White House urges Republicans to avoid government shutdown

Republicans have been urged to halt political maneuvers concerning a bipartisan agreement, as stated by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.


Man sentenced for vandalizing historic federal building

Brian Scott Murray, 51, has been sentenced to one year and four months in prison for vandalizing a federal building.


HUD allocates $12M for affordable housing initiatives in rural America

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $12 million in capacity-building grants to five national non-profit organizations.


Blinken discusses Syria and regional cooperation with Czech foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, focusing on the current situation in Syria.


US imposes sanctions on Iranian entities linked to UAV production

The United States has imposed sanctions on two Iran-based entities and one Iranian individual.


Ohio man sentenced for federal drug crime involving fentanyl

Adrian Horton, a 23-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base.


Apopka resident receives one-year sentence for tax evasion

A man from Apopka, Florida, has been sentenced for tax evasion by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger.


Three charged with importing precursors for fentanyl production in New York

Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Anne Milgram, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced the indictment of Xiang Gao, Oleksandr Klochkhov, and Igors...


Federal inmate receives additional 10-year sentence for possessing child pornography

A federal inmate in New Jersey has been sentenced to an additional ten years in prison for possessing child pornography while already serving a sentence for the same crime.


Kentucky man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse material

James Ray Nichols, a 32-year-old resident of Louisville, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


White House hosts sustainable freight workshop to advance emission reduction efforts

On December 17, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the first White House Sustainable Freight Workshop.


Denver man sentenced for operating illegal gambling network

Jonathan Arvay, a 38-year-old resident of Denver, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison.