News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Insights from Donald J. Trump’s recent Truth Social posts

Donald J. Trump engaged with followers on April 30, 2025, sharing insights from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, referencing past statements, and discussing economic matters under President Joe Biden's administration.


Honduran national indicted in New Orleans for illegal firearm possession

A Honduran man has been indicted in New Orleans for possession of a firearm while being unlawfully present in the United States.


Honduras, Guatemala nationals sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Laredo case

Two individuals from Central America received sentences for distributing methamphetamine in the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


NFIB challenges Minnesota's contractor classification law in federal appellate court

NFIB has officially filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit concerning Minnesota's state law on the classification of independent contractors.


Baton Rouge man sentenced for bank robbery and high-speed police chase

Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has stated that Jonathan Wayne Lanaute has been sentenced by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick to 151 months in federal prison for bank robbery.


Mexican national arrested for child pornography possession while entering the United States

Alan Xavier Cabrera, a 27-year-old Mexican national, was arrested on April 25, 2025, and charged with possession of child pornography.


Former Antioch police officer guilty of distributing steroids and obstruction of justice

A former police officer in Antioch, Devon Wenger, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids and obstruction of justice.


Altoona man sentenced for transporting child exploitation material

A man from Altoona, Pennsylvania, received a sentence of six-and-a-half years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release, for transporting and possessing materials that depicted the sexual exploitation of a minor.


Federal indictment charges three with fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in Connecticut

Three individuals have been charged in connection with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in the Naugatuck Valley following the return of a 10-count indictment by a federal grand jury in Hartford.


Chicago store owner guilty of defrauding $19 million from WIC program

A man has been found guilty of defrauding a government program intended for women and children in the Chicago area.


Mexican national sentenced to 70 months for drug trafficking in Utah

Gabriel Alexis Perez-Espinoza, a 29-year-old Mexican national living illegally in the United States, was sentenced to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release.


Houston man convicted for illegal firearm purchase linked to Mexico export scheme

A Houston man, John Castellano, aged 49, has been convicted by a federal jury for making a false statement during a firearms purchase and for acquiring firearms intended for exportation to Mexico.


Honduran national faces indictment for illegal reentry into the United States

A Honduran man, Bryan Javier Perez-Espinoza, age 33, has been indicted on charges of reentry of a deported alien, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Man pleads guilty to child pornography charges in Philadelphia court

Brian Zenszer, a 44-year-old resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.


Roanoke man sentenced to 35 years for killing drug supplier

A Roanoke man received a 35-year federal prison sentence for the actions taken against his drug supplier, including robbery, shooting, and setting the body on fire to cover up the crime.


Dominican man sentenced to three years for fentanyl trafficking in Boston

A Dominican national residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Junior Baez Sanchez, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking.


Jefferson County man sentenced for machine gun possession

A Jefferson County man faced sentencing in a gun-related case, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala sentenced Jaden O’Neal Cooper, also known as “Tallapoosa Jay,” 21, from Midfield, Alabama,...


Yakima man sentenced for gun possession despite court order

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker reported that Benjamin D. Cliett, 44, from Yakima, Washington, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.


Roofing company owners face indictment for tax evasion charges

Two individuals who own roofing companies have been indicted on charges of tax evasion for failing to file tax returns and pay taxes on their income. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the indictment of Steve Mitchell, also known as "Sonny...


Teacher pleads guilty to child exploitation charges in federal court

Samantha Meyer-Davis, aged 32, has pled guilty in federal court to charges of sexual exploitation of a child.