News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


New Britain man sentenced to 7 years for cocaine trafficking while on release

A New Britain resident, Akeem Manoo, 34, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford.


FTC issues $18 million in refunds over Publishers Clearing House claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $18 million in refunds to consumers impacted by misleading claims from Publishers Clearing House (PCH).


Spokane felon sentenced for firearm possession after chase with child in car

Spokane, Washington – On April 23, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Keith Lamarr Williams, 43, to 80 months in prison for the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.


Charlotte man sentenced for involvement in multi-million dollar fraud scheme

A Charlotte resident, Bruce Howard Marko, 66, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for his role in a major bank fraud scheme.


Salvadoran national charged with firearm possession in New Orleans

A Salvadoran national has been indicted for firearm possession, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Las Vegas man sentenced for threats and anthrax hoax against federal judge

A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for sending a threatening letter to a federal judge, along with a hoax involving anthrax.


Discord user arrested in interstate child exploitation and pornography case

Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Christopher G. Raia from the FBI's New York Field Office, disclosed the arrest of Lonnie Youmans.


Honduran citizen faces U.S. indictment on firearms and drug trafficking charges

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has made the announcement regarding the indictment of Juan Josue Cuevar-Alvarado, a 20-year-old Honduran citizen, currently residing in the United States without proper documentation.


Five charged in largest machinegun device seizure in Alabama district

Federal charges have been brought against four men in Alabama in connection with a significant seizure of machinegun conversion devices, marking the largest of its kind in the Middle District of Alabama.


Donald J. Trump claims a legal victory against major networks and notes political milestones

Donald J. Trump recently took to Truth Social to critique media outlets such as "60 Minutes" and celebrate the first 100 days of what he refers to as his second term.


Woman admits smuggling contraband into prison, faces up to 15 years

A former religious services assistant has pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into a federal prison. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 33-year-old Ashley Priscilla Garza from Beeville committed the offense while working at the...


Alleged leaders of global child exploitation network arrested in the US and Greece

Leonidas Varagiannis, known as "War" and aged 21, and Prasan Nepal, known as "Trippy" and aged 20, have been arrested and charged for allegedly operating an international child exploitation network named "764."


Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after eight removals

A Mexican citizen with a history of felonies has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after being removed eight times.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal U.S. reentry and pending DUI charge

A man from Honduras has been sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry into the United States, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


South Carolina woman sentenced for embezzling $1.4 million and identity theft

A South Carolina resident has been sentenced in a federal court for her involvement in a prolonged embezzlement and identity theft scheme that amounted to $1.4 million. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher imposed a sentence of 53 months...


Mason City man admits to federal child pornography charges

Cleon Mitchell Jr., a 46-year-old man from Mason City, Iowa, has pled guilty in federal court in Sioux City to possession of child pornography.


Man charged with smuggling protected parakeets in shoes at border

Naim Lajud Libien, a Mexican citizen, faces charges of smuggling 12 Orange Fronted Parakeets into the United States using his boots and a car seat compartment.


Queens man admits to drug trafficking in Newark federal court

A Queens Village, New York resident, Donovan Elliot, 61, has admitted guilt regarding charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin.


Vista woman sentenced for alien smuggling leading to cyclist injury

Elizabeth Ugarte Rios of Vista was sentenced to 41 months in prison for striking a 71-year-old cyclist, as confirmed in federal court in San Diego.


Pending home sales rise 6.1% in March, highest spike since December 2023

Pending home sales rose by 6.1% in March, marking the most significant month-to-month change since December 2023, according to the National Association of REALTORS.