News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Justice Department files forfeiture complaint over oligarch's US music studio sale

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed for $3.4 million in proceeds from the sale of a music studio in Burbank, California.


Meridian man sentenced for hacking scheme targeting medical clinics and city servers

Robert Purbeck, a 45-year-old resident of Meridian, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for hacking into the computer servers of the City of Newnan, a medical clinic in Griffin, Georgia, and other victims across the United States.


Sentences announced for crimes involving drugs, firearms offenses across Wyoming

Sherette Joseph Lujan, a 48-year-old resident of Riverton, Wyoming, received a sentence of 12 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for causing damage to United States property.


U.S. congratulates Central African Republic on National Day

The United States has extended its congratulations to the Central African Republic on its sixty-sixth national day.


US congratulates new EU leadership

The United States has extended its congratulations to António Costa, the new President of the European Council, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Kaja Kallas, High Representative, as well as the new College of...


Four nations urge de-escalation in Syria amid ongoing conflict

The governments of the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have released a joint statement addressing the current situation in Syria.


U.S. Secretary Blinken extends greetings to Romania on National Day

On December 1, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken extended his well-wishes to the people of Romania on their National Day.


State Department calls for global action on World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day, the State Department emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in addressing HIV/AIDS.


Blinken discusses Syrian crisis with Turkish counterpart

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding the situation in Syria.


U.S. Secretary Blinken extends wishes on Laos National Day

On December 1, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken extended his warmest wishes to the people of Laos on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).