News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Mexican man sentenced for human smuggling under Operation Take Back America

A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for charges related to human smuggling, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Iowa man sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for firearm possession

A Charles City resident has been sentenced to a federal prison term for illegal firearm possession.


Ohio man admits to illegal firearm possession, faces 15 years

Jakob Barnes, a 39-year-old resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to unlawfully possessing a firearm.


San Francisco resident receives 15-year sentence for distributing child pornography

Dale Jetton, a resident of San Francisco, has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for the distribution of child pornography, a move announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick D. Robbins and Special Agent in Charge Tatum King of Homeland...


Houston man sentenced for leading illegal alien smuggling operation

A Houston man has been sentenced to a 48-month prison term, followed by three years of supervised release, for leading a conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Hadley man charged with unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition

A Hadley man has been taken into custody on charges of illegal possession of ammunition and firearms.


CDC reinforces efforts in Texas amid measles outbreak concerns

Secretary Kennedy has instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead efforts in health readiness and response following a measles outbreak in Texas.


McAlester couple sentenced on charges of child abuse and neglect

Billy James Menees, 30, and Ashley Dawn Marie Schardein, 28, both residents of McAlester, Oklahoma, have been sentenced to prison on charges of child abuse and neglect.


Max Mobility recalls Speed Control Dial due to safety issues

Max Mobility, a part of Permobil, has broadened its recall of the Speed Control Dial for the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device.


National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed by U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tennessee

Memphis, TN – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee has joined forces with the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime in marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed from April 6 to 12, 2025.


Sen. Lummis: We 'are working hard to make America the bitcoin and digital asset capital of the world'

Senator Cynthia Lummis said that she met with Representative Bryan Steil and emphasized the importance of passing legislation on "stablecoins" and "market structure" as part of ongoing efforts to position the United States as a center for bitcoin...


Sen. Lummis: The GENIUS Act 'will secure our nation’s competitive edge'

Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that the bipartisan committee's approval of the GENIUS Act advances efforts to provide stablecoin issuers with a choice between state and national charters, thereby securing the nation's competitive position.


Sen. Lummis: 'Machiavelli is not going to be raised from the dead to issue stablecoins'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has articulated that the stablecoin framework is designed to safeguard users, emphasizing that "Machiavelli" will not be resurrected to issue them.


Lexington man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

A man from Lexington, Chase Allen Barnett, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Mexican citizen sentenced for cocaine importation and CSAM transportation

A Mexican national, Christian Christopher Rodriguez-Lopez, aged 44, has been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison.


Groton man pleads guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse videos

Mark H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Michael W. Landon, 38, of Groton, has pleaded guilty to child exploitation offenses.


Former fire chief sentenced to prison for fraud involving COVID-19 funds

Christopher Chapman, a former fire chief of the Blackberry Volunteer Fire Department in Pike County, has been sentenced to one year in prison. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Monday.


Federal prison sentence for Corpus Christi man over firearms fraud scheme

A Corpus Christi man, Jaime Eduardo Cano, aged 43, has received a federal prison sentence for orchestrating the fraudulent purchase of 40 firearms, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Henderson man sentenced to 10 years for child coercion and possession of abuse material

A Henderson resident, Nathan Thomas Foreman, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by ten years of supervised release for his involvement in coercing a child and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Massachusetts man faces multiple charges, including child pornography and enticement

A Massachusetts man, Robert Consorti, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Rhode Island on Wednesday.