News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


April Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments released

The United States Attorney's Office, under the direction of Clint Johnson, has released the April Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments, charging multiple individuals for alleged violations of federal law.


Dresden man receives 10-year sentence for firearm and ammunition possession

A federal judge has sentenced Chapell Dain Cissell to ten years in federal prison for possession of multiple firearms and a significant amount of ammunition.


Guatemalan man sentenced for meth distribution in Iowa

A Guatemalan man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Dubuque, Iowa.


President Trump proclaims April 20-26 as National Volunteer Week 2025

Every day, numerous volunteers contribute to their communities through dedicated service.


Charlotte man pleads guilty in child pornography case involving AI-generated content

Daniel Joseph Broadway, a 53-year-old resident of Charlotte, appeared in federal court and admitted guilt to charges related to possession of AI-generated images portraying minors involved in sexually explicit acts and child sexual abuse material...


Syracuse man sentenced to nearly 10 years for drug trafficking

Diquan Hall, a 26-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison.


Former teacher guilty of possessing child pornography in Mississippi

A former high school science teacher, Andrew Murphy, has been found guilty of possessing child sexual abuse materials by a federal jury in Aberdeen, Mississippi.


Donald Trump's tweets focus on polls and unnamed links in April 2025

Donald J. Trump made several posts on Truth Social in late April 2025.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national from Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.


Memphis man pleads guilty to carjacking charges

A man from Memphis has admitted guilt to charges linked to a carjacking incident that occurred in May 2024.


President orders stronger enforcement on foreign funding in universities

The U.S. President has issued an order addressing the transparency of foreign funding in American universities, aiming to strengthen the enforcement of the Higher Education Act of 1965.


Houston man admits to seven-year tax fraud scheme causing $260,000 loss

A Houston man has pleaded guilty to committing tax fraud over seven years, resulting in losses amounting to $250,000, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Fraud ringleader sentenced for elderly scam in Southern Texas case

The second leader of a fraud scheme targeting elderly individuals has been sentenced to prison, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei for the Southern District of Texas.


California resident sentenced for role in northern border smuggling operation

A California resident, Rajat Rajat, 27, originally from India, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five months in prison for his role in a smuggling operation.


Trump orders initiatives to boost skilled trade jobs and workforce development

President Donald Trump has issued an order aimed at preparing American workers for high-paying skilled trade jobs as part of broader efforts towards economic growth and reindustrialization in the United States.


Man pleads guilty to unemployment and COVID-19 benefit fraud in West Virginia

James Lomax, a 33-year-old resident of Hurricane, West Virginia, has admitted to fraudulently obtaining unemployment funds, including COVID-19 supplementary benefits.


Kentucky man found guilty of child sex trafficking could face life sentence

A federal jury in Lexington has convicted Larry Coffman, a resident of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on charges of sex trafficking of children.


National Park Week 2025 proclaimed by President Donald Trump

During National Park Week, the nation will honor the beauty and history maintained within national parks.


Ellwood City man receives 21-year sentence in federal child exploitation case

A former Ellwood City resident has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for crimes associated with child exploitation.


Men sentenced for operating $65 million hawala scheme

Two men have been sentenced for their roles in operating an unlicensed money transfer business that handled over $65 million between the United States and Middle Eastern countries.