News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Baltimore man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

Today, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Montreal Proctor, 34, from Baltimore, Maryland, to three years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Oregon man sentenced for $177 million payroll tax fraud scheme

A Tualatin, Oregon resident has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a payroll tax scheme.


Justice Department resolves race discrimination probe with Antioch Police

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with the Antioch Police Department (APD) and the City of Antioch to resolve an investigation into alleged race discrimination and other discriminatory conduct by APD officers.


Defense Secretary Austin addresses continuing resolution impacts

In September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urged Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement on appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 to prevent a potential lapse in U.S. government funding.


Blinken congratulates Mauritius PM on election win, discusses security and economic ties

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, extending congratulations on his recent electoral success.


Gibson County man receives six-year federal prison term for drug trafficking

A federal judge has sentenced Brantley Miller, a 39-year-old resident of Humboldt, Tennessee, to six years in federal prison for his involvement in an organized drug trafficking operation in West Tennessee.


Marrero man receives prison sentence for illegal machine gun possession

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of Joseph P. Schwartz, IV, a 21-year-old from Marrero, Louisiana.


New York man sentenced for multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme

A New York man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


John Giordano becomes new U.S. attorney for District of New Jersey

John Giordano has been appointed as the 64th United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.


Liechtenstein joins Artemis Accords as 52nd signatory at NASA ceremony

Liechtenstein has become the 52nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to guide responsible space exploration.


Linda Yaccarino set to headline CES 2025 alongside top industry figures

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp, will be a keynote speaker at CES 2025.


Court overturns block on enforcement of beneficial ownership information requirements

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a previous order that blocked the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).


US Deputy Secretary meets ROK Vice Foreign Minister in Washington

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell held a meeting with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun in Washington.


Blaine Sector seizes $1.1 million worth of cocaine near Lynden

Border Patrol agents in the Blaine Sector seized approximately 78 pounds of cocaine on Thursday, valued at over $1.1 million.


Biden Administration targets China's trade practices in semiconductor industry

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new measures to protect American workers and businesses from what it describes as China's unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector.


Four indicted for alleged operation of unlicensed money transmitting business

A federal grand jury in Oakland has indicted four individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and conspiring to make false statements to a bank.


Department of Labor conducts impact inspections at mines with safety concerns

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported the completion of impact inspections at 14 mines across various states in November 2024, resulting in the issuance of 162 violations and one safeguard.


Slidell man sentenced to ten years for possessing child sexual abuse materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Armed career criminal receives 15-year sentence for firearm possession

U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Antoine Johnson, a 45-year-old resident of Indialantic, Florida, to 15 years in federal prison.


New Orleans man and Texas woman face multiple federal charges

Kevin Thompson, a resident of New Orleans, and Nina Thomas from Austin, Texas, have been indicted on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and federal drug offenses.