News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


FTC takes action against Grubhub over deceptive practices

Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois Attorney General.


Rutherfordton man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Kailyn Leroy Flack, a 29-year-old resident of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon.


Federal agencies address rising drone sightings across northeast U.S

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Department of Defense (DoD) have issued a joint statement regarding the ongoing response to reported drone sightings.


Wilmington man pleads guilty to kidnapping resulting in death

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Kimon Burton-Roberson has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping resulting in death.


DoD updates nuclear weapons systems program to tackle digital threats

The Department of Defense (DoD) has reissued DoD Instruction 3150.02, titled "DoD Nuclear Weapons Systems Surety Program."


Utah man sentenced for fraudulent collection of disability benefits

Robert Anthony Monsen, a 49-year-old resident of Herriman, Utah, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently collecting disability benefits over a span of more than 13 years.


Alleged leader faces federal charges for large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation

The alleged leader of a fentanyl pill trafficking operation appeared in federal court today.


Houston man sentenced for illegal firearm sales linked to Mexican drug cartels

A Cypress resident has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting illegal firearms trafficking.


Massachusetts contractor barred from employee retaliation after labor department lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against Evolution Group Inc., a Massachusetts-based construction contractor, and its owners, Junior Moreira de Lima and Vitor Moreira.


Augusta man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

An Augusta man has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Maryland men sentenced for role in elderly-targeted romance fraud scheme

On December 17, 2024, Chinedu Ikenna Nwafor from Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor to 25 months in federal prison for his involvement in a romance fraud scheme targeting elderly women.


FTC excludes restaurant fees from 'junk fees' regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to exclude restaurant fees from its proposed "junk fees" ban, marking a significant win for the restaurant industry.


Columbus man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm sales

Jamie L. Pannell, a 43-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, received a 78-month prison sentence for firearms offenses in U.S. District Court.


EPA highlights U.S. water affordability issues in new congressional report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report to Congress highlighting the challenges of water affordability faced by households and utilities across the United States.


Washington man sentenced for tossing loaded gun while fleeing police

Jamal Walters, a 26-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.


New York man charged for alleged fentanyl distribution in Boston

A New York City resident, Cesar Nunez Lopez, has been apprehended and charged with distributing fentanyl in the Boston area.


Virginia man receives lengthy sentence for sextortion crimes against a minor

A Virginia man, Raymond Jung Woo Choi, also known as Jason Lee, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for his involvement in a case of sextortion and the production of sexually explicit videos...


Sioux Falls man sentenced for transporting child pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man, Jeffrey Michael Dicus, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier for the crime of transportation of child pornography.


FTC examines impact of predatory pricing in upcoming virtual workshop

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to host a virtual public workshop titled "Competition Snuffed Out: How Predatory Pricing Harms Competition, Consumers, and Innovation."


New York operations manager pleads guilty in kickback scheme involving brain scans

A New York operations manager, Timothy Doyle, has pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to conspiring to offer and pay kickbacks to doctors for ordering unnecessary brain scans.