News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Oahu man receives ten-year sentence for drug distribution causing death

United States Attorney Clare E. Connors announced that Matthew McBraun, a 38-year-old resident of Oahu, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison by U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright for distributing fentanyl mixed with heroin, leading to...


Biden administration invests $71M in auto communities and battery recycling

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of $70.8 million to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the automotive, battery recycling, and smart manufacturing sectors.


Columbus man convicted of leading drug trafficking and fraud conspiracies

A Columbus man, Ricco Lamonte Maye, has been found guilty on all counts related to leading drug, sex trafficking, and financial fraud conspiracies.


Justice Department announces reform agreement with Minneapolis police over unconstitutional practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a court-enforceable agreement with the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to address findings of unconstitutional practices.


Georgia inmates plead guilty in major meth trafficking case

A Georgia inmate and high-ranking member of the Ghostface Gangsters pleaded guilty in federal court to directing a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.


U.S. sanctions former Colombian general over human rights violations

The United States has announced the designation of former Colombian General Mario Montoya Uribe due to his involvement in gross violations of human rights.


Veterinarian agrees to pay penalty for controlled substance act violations

A civil settlement agreement was reached on November 21 between Dr. Rodney Hartshorn, a veterinarian in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and the United States Attorney's Office. Dr. Hartshorn has agreed to pay a $30,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of...


Dominican man sentenced for deadly human smuggling conspiracy involving child's death

A Dominican national has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that led to the death of a child.


Blinken discusses regional issues with Omani Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi on November 22, 2024.


North Little Rock man sentenced to prison for illegal ammunition possession

Terell Davis, a repeat offender from North Little Rock, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition.


Calumet City man sentenced for Carbondale mail theft and bank fraud

A Calumet City man, Isaiah Jordan, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud scheme using stolen mail from Carbondale.


Cherokee County man sentenced for possession of child pornography

Krystopher Cordeiro, a 23-year-old resident of Cherokee, Iowa, has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


Theodore man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

A Theodore man has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Mobile man sentenced for role in Otis Sanders drug trafficking organization

A Mobile man, Quenton James Franklin, aged 28, has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Senator Murray urges swift congressional action on pending disaster relief package

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led a hearing on disaster relief needs in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the urgency for Congress to approve a bipartisan disaster aid package before year-end.


Brooklyn businessman convicted for multi-million dollar real estate fraud

A federal jury in Brooklyn has found Avraham Tarshish guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, as well as related wire fraud counts.


Las Vegas CEO pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar investment fraud

A Nevada man, Mykalai Kontilai, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after aggravated felony

A Mexican national has admitted to illegally reentering the United States after a previous conviction for an aggravated felony, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


New York man pleads guilty to laundering money stolen via malware attack

A New York resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Columbus, Ohio, for laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars from a strength training equipment manufacturer based in the city.


Under Secretary Jenkins attends conferences in The Hague and Vienna

Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins is set to visit The Hague, Netherlands, and Vienna, Austria from November 23 to 28.