News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Bay Area real estate professionals sentenced for $55 million mortgage fraud

Tjoman Buditaslim, Jose De Jesus Martinez, and Jose Alfonso Tellez have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a mortgage fraud conspiracy amounting to $55 million.


US Department of Labor awards $3M to support Cambodian disability organizations

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $3 million grant to Humanity & Inclusion.


Microsoft announces quarterly dividend payable in March 2025

Microsoft Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, according to an announcement made on Tuesday.


Minnesota man receives prison sentence for escaping custody

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for escaping from custody.


Two charged with conspiracy in child sexual exploitation case

Two individuals have been indicted on charges related to child sexual exploitation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.


Pennsylvania man receives nine-year sentence for role in cybercrime money laundering

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in an international money laundering conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples announced the sentencing of Toochukwu...


Justice Department ends agreement with Yonkers after successful police reform

The Justice Department has announced the successful conclusion of its agreement with the City of Yonkers, New York, and the Yonkers Police Department (YPD).


Army soldiers accused of COVID-19 loan fraud at Fort Gregg-Adams

Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers have pled guilty, and a third has been charged with obtaining fraudulent loans through a COVID-19 relief program while stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia.


Blinken meets with NATO chief Rutte ahead of foreign ministers meeting

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.


Peruvian national faces charges for alleged role in US call center fraud scheme

A Peruvian national has been extradited to the United States and arraigned in a Miami federal court on charges related to a fraudulent call center scheme.


U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to recognize excellence in law enforcement

United States Attorney Will Thompson is set to honor over 80 law enforcement professionals at the 2024 Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony.


Blinken reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine during Brussels meeting

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha in Brussels, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Federal inmate receives additional 36-month sentence for stabbing incident

Sean Robin Howard, a 22-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been sentenced to an additional 36 months in prison.


FTC acts against IntelliVision for alleged false claims on facial recognition tech

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. over allegations of deceptive claims regarding its facial recognition software.


New York dermatology practice settles ADA violation claim over treatment refusal

Breon Peace, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has announced a settlement with Advanced Dermatology, P.C., a dermatology practice based in New York.


US welcomes South Korea's decision to rescind martial law

The United States has been observing recent events in the Republic of Korea.


Columbus man found guilty on all charges in triple murder narcotics case

A Columbus man has been found guilty by a federal jury on all charges, including the murder of three individuals as part of a narcotics conspiracy.


Minnesota real estate firm fined for violating lead disclosure laws

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Valley Property Partners LLC, operating as "House Dudes," has been sentenced for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures.


US reaffirms commitment to disability rights on international observance day

Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of individuals with disabilities across the globe.


Department of Defense outlines shared-use strategy for Lower 37 GHz band

In November 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) completed a study on the Lower 37 GHz band (37-37.6 GHz).