News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Owner of technology staffing firm sentenced for visa fraud scheme

Kishore Dattapuram, co-owner of a San Jose-based technology staffing firm, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for his involvement in a visa fraud scheme.


Trump's comments touch on political criticism, international alliances, and civil service reform

On April 18, 2025, Donald J. Trump used Truth Social to express his views on a variety of subjects, such as his disapproval of Senator Chris Van Hollen, praise for Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, and a policy update regarding new...


Tahlequah man sentenced to 32 months for firearm possession

A resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Nathan Quinn Harrington, also known as Blaze McClanahan, has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison.


D.C. felon indicted for firearm possession during traffic stop on Constitution Ave

Timothy Clark, a 30-year-old resident of the District, has been indicted for federal firearms violations following his arrest during a traffic stop.


Ethiopian national sentenced to 12 years for Gulfport supermarket robbery

An Ethiopian national has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for an armed robbery at a Gulfport supermarket.


Former Massachusetts police sergeant convicted for scheme involving CDL applicants

A former sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston.


135 border-related cases filed by federal prosecutors in California district this week

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 135 border-related cases this week, focusing on offenses such as transportation of illegal aliens, reentry after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.


California man sentenced for money laundering in connection with drug trafficking

Juan Demetrio Villalpando Dominguez, a 65-year-old resident of California, has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison.


USA of Northern Ohio charges individuals with immigration-related offenses

The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) has announced that federal grand juries in the Northern District of Ohio have returned indictments for several individuals charged with immigration-related violations.


Highland Park man sentenced to 20 years for robberies and firearm offenses

Christopher Bey, a 50-year-old resident of Highland Park, Michigan, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


U.S. Attorney’s Office sentences individuals for tax fraud, trafficking, and illegal reentry

Adriana Terrazas-Pacheco, a resident of Casper, Wyoming, faced sentencing on April 17 for willful failure to file tax returns from 2017-2022.


KDY crew member sentenced to 180 months for carjacking and marijuana distribution

Jovan Terrell Williams, a 20-year-old from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for his involvement in an armed carjacking and a drug trafficking conspiracy connected to the Kennedy Street Crew.


Paul Revere ride marks 250th anniversary with historical reflection

On April 18th, 1775, the illumination of two lanterns from Boston's Old North Church signaled the advancement of British forces across the Charles River.


Seven sentenced for fentanyl and meth trafficking near Atlanta

Seven individuals have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs within and outside metro-Atlanta.


Justice Department charges 34 individuals with illegal re-entry into the U.S

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against 34 individuals accused of re-entering the United States after being previously removed, the Justice Department announced.


Justice Department announces arrests in nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse

The Department of Justice has announced the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at apprehending child sex offenders.


Garvin County woman sentenced to 15 years for child sexual assault

Amanda Stowers of Garvin County has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on charges of sexually abusing a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.


Houston ISD's former COO and contractor guilty of multimillion-dollar fraud

A federal jury in Houston has found the former chief operating officer of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and a contractor guilty of involvement in a fraud scheme over several years.


Edmond man sentenced to 10 years for attempted coercion and enticement

Muskogee, Oklahoma – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported the sentencing of Lee Edward Redman, a 52-year-old resident of Edmond, Oklahoma.


Texas man pleads guilty to unauthorized identity documents with illegal intent

A Houston resident has entered a guilty plea for possession of unauthorized identity documents with illegal intent.