News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Netflix debuts 'Fresh Perspective: Short Films' collection showcasing emerging filmmakers

Netflix has announced the release of "Fresh Perspective: Short Films," a collection featuring 12 short films from emerging filmmakers in the United States and Canada.


Stillwater man charged with illegal possession of explosives and firearms

A Stillwater man, Wayne Robert Lund, has been indicted on charges related to the illegal possession of explosives and firearms. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced the charges, which include possession of unregistered firearms and hundreds of...


Postal employee admits to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Myaika Gross, 40, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, pled guilty to wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs.


U.S. Attorney honors law enforcement with 2024 excellence awards

United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV recognized several law enforcement professionals for their contributions to investigations and prosecutions in the Eastern District of Kentucky.


Montgomery man receives lengthy sentence for drug and gun offenses

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison following federal drug and gun convictions.


Bristol man sentenced for leading multi-state methamphetamine distribution network

Christopher "CJ" Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Bristol, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for leading a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy across southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee.


U.S. lawmaker addresses China's export controls on critical minerals

Chairman John Moolenaar has responded to the recent decision by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to limit exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States.


Sikeston man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking

Cameron L. Robinson, a 31-year-old resident of Sikeston, Missouri, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl.


Southeast Missouri man sentenced for selling methamphetamine

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced Johnny O. Morrow to 152 months in prison for selling methamphetamine.


Prove It Act passes; NFIB applauds enhanced regulation review

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the passage of H.R. 7198, known as the Prove It Act, by lawmakers.


TechNet honors champions of innovation at Los Angeles policy conference

TechNet recently recognized several state policymakers with its 2024 Champion of Innovation awards at the annual State Policy Conference held in Los Angeles, California.


Jacksonville man sentenced to over seven years for illegal firearm possession

U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced Emanuel Toney Cuff, a 24-year-old from Jacksonville, to seven years and three months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


South L.A. man arrested for alleged armed robbery spree across multiple counties

A man from South Los Angeles has been arrested following a federal criminal complaint alleging his involvement in a series of armed robberies across parking lots in Los Angeles and Orange counties.


Prior felon sentenced to over ten years for child pornography possession

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Cameron Stroke, 43, from Depew, New York, has been sentenced to 124 months in prison for possession of child pornography.


Five indicted over alleged multi-state conspiracy involving fraudulent driver's licenses

An indictment was unsealed in Boston, charging five individuals with conspiring to obtain driver's licenses for ineligible applicants, mainly undocumented individuals without legal status in the United States.


Evergreen Park man receives 35-year sentence for sex trafficking

A man from Evergreen Park, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sex trafficking seven women in the Chicago area, escaping custody, and possessing child pornography.


Hartford man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Dejavahn Watkin, 25, from Hartford, has pleaded guilty to a narcotics trafficking charge.


Blinken addresses challenges at OSCE meeting amid Russian tensions

Secretary Antony J. Blinken expressed gratitude to the Maltese hosts for their effective leadership during the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting.


Dubuque man pleads guilty in federal cocaine distribution case

A man from Dubuque, Iowa, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a cocaine distribution conspiracy that resulted in the death of a young woman.


Young man admits guilt for using firearm during drug trafficking

An 18-year-old from Alamo, Texas, has admitted to using a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the plea by Emiliano Cabriales, who was involved in an incident on May 29 when law enforcement...