News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Authorities charge 14 in Alabama drug trafficking case with federal offenses

An indictment has been unsealed in Birmingham, Alabama, charging 14 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Donald J. Trump posts highlights from his Truth Social on April 29, 2025

On April 29, 2025, Donald J. Trump shared several posts via his Truth Social platform, expressing his appreciation for media appearances by Republican figures.


Miami charges Venezuelan nationals with fraud related to Covid-19 relief funds

Freddy Urribarri, 42, and Mairilin Munoz, 39, have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in Miami.


Donald J. Trump shares insights on Truth Social posts dated April 29, 2025

Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social posts from April 29, 2025, highlight his continuous presence and perspectives on leadership.


Five charged with conspiracy and attempt to kidnap in Mayagüez incident

On April 24, 2025, a federal grand jury in San Juan, Puerto Rico, returned a two-count indictment charging five individuals with conspiracy to kidnap and with the attempted kidnapping of a man in Mayagüez on July 12, 2024.


Houston man faces up to 40 years for cocaine distribution

A Houston resident, Fulgencio Cardenas-Rivera, 35, has entered a guilty plea for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Federal indictment charges 25 Puerto Rico gang members with drug and firearms offenses

On April 9, 2025, a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicted 25 gang members from Mayagüez on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms violations.


Guatemalan man pleads guilty in U.S. court for harboring an unlawful alien

A Guatemalan man has admitted guilt to the charge of transporting an unlawful alien in a Concord federal court.


Three Rhode Island men charged in catalytic converter theft conspiracy

Three Rhode Island men have been charged in federal court for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to steal and sell catalytic converters.


Donald J. Trump critiques international trade and polling on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump addressed trade and polling issues in a recent series of posts on April 28, 2025, via Truth Social.


Canonsburg resident faces federal charges for child sexual exploitation

A Canonsburg, Pennsylvania resident, Justin Darby, 37, has admitted guilt in federal court for charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, as disclosed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Miami man sentenced to 15 years for leading PPP fraud scheme

Lazaro Verdecia Hernandez, a 37-year-old resident of Miami, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.


Former Salem County resident admits to filing false tax returns

A former Salem County resident has admitted to filing false tax returns, resulting in a tax loss of approximately $590,000.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for escape from reentry center

A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to three months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for escaping from custody.


Ecuadorian national indicted for illegal reentry after repeated deportations

An Ecuadorian national residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been charged with unlawfully reentering the United States following deportation.


Tribar Technologies fined and sentenced for Clean Water Act violation

Tribar Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer in Southeast Michigan, was handed a sentence including a $200,000 criminal fine and $20,000 in restitution.


Mexican man sentenced for illegal reentry: fifth conviction prompts detention

A Mexican national has been sentenced in a federal court to 60 days imprisonment for the illegal reentry of a removed alien.


New Paltz man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor via Snapchat

Max Fishkind, a 24-year-old resident of New Paltz, New York, faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, following announcement by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field...


Donald J. Trump reflects on lasting impact and public engagement via Truth Social

Donald J. Trump shared his perspectives on his long-term influence and transparent governance via Truth Social on April 29, 2025.


Ex-union president sentenced to six months for bank fraud

Dilanjan Miller, former President of the Ypsilanti Steelworkers Union, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud.