News from December 2024
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
A federal jury in Central Islip has found Roya Jafari-Hassad, a medical doctor from Great Neck, Long Island, guilty on eight counts related to prescribing oxycodone pills without a legitimate medical purpose.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo at the White House.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Following the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump will appoint David Sacks as the White House AI and crypto czar, Daniel Castro, director of ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation, has expressed his views on this decision.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
John Castillo, a former Columbus police officer, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his involvement in drug-related crimes.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The American Tort Reform Foundation's latest Judicial Hellholes report has ranked California as the fifth most challenging state for businesses in terms of legal climate.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to 22.5 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The Justice Department has announced a significant move against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, seizing 27 internet domains linked to DDoS-for-hire services and charging two individuals allegedly involved in running these platforms.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Efren Alexander Aviles-Pacheco, a 29-year-old Mexican national residing illegally in Ontario, Oregon, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Federal Byrne grants have been awarded to 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington State, totaling over $2.6 million. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the funding, which supports various crime-fighting initiatives proposed by each...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Apple has unveiled the latest versions of its operating systems—iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2—introducing new features under the Apple Intelligence banner.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Yamany Guerra-Pena, a 36-year-old Cuban national residing in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 55 months in prison by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly collaborating with a California man to fraudulently obtain over $6.3 million in loans and grants meant for small businesses under the CARES Act.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
A federal jury in Chicago has found attorney Michael Abramson guilty of tax fraud, witness tampering, and violating a court order.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
An Essex County man has admitted to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Tiffany Isenhart, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, has been sentenced to one year and six months of federal probation following her guilty plea to theft of government property.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
Voice Memos, a popular app among musicians, has introduced a new feature for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max users.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), based in Alexandria, Virginia, has reached a settlement regarding allegations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted Trysten Anthony Cullon, 26, and Jade Ashlynn Stone, 25, both from South Carolina.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to receive $9,305,301 for the purchase of 32 zero-emission vehicles.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The Justice Department has reached a $215 million settlement agreement in the civil forfeiture case related to Backpage.com, an internet forum previously used for prostitution ads, including those involving minors.
