News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Oak Hill man sentenced to two years for federal gun crime

Bryson J. England, a 43-year-old from Oak Hill, was sentenced to two years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Businessmen and companies indicted for fraudulent use of CARES Act funds in Puerto Rico

Authorities have indicted two businessmen, a certified public accountant, and four Puerto Rico-based companies on charges of fraud, bribery, and money laundering.


Rhode Island man sentenced to nine years for a series of bank robberies

A man from Rhode Island, previously incarcerated for robbing multiple banks, received a nine-year federal prison sentence today for robbing four banks in just three days.


Corpus Christi resident sentenced to 20 years for child abuse material distribution

A Corpus Christi resident, 23-year-old Pete Frank, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Former labor statistics economist admits to false statements over sick leave

Matthew Hong, a 28-year-old former economist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from Middlesex, New Jersey, has entered a guilty plea to charges of making false statements.


Boston man sentenced for possession of firearm and ammunition as a felon

Tyrone Goforth, a 44-year-old Boston resident, received a sentence today in federal court for illegal possession of a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin sentenced Goforth to time served, totaling 66 months and one day, followed by...


Tulsa man sentenced for possessing and distributing child pornography images and videos

A man from Tulsa, Joseph Gunther Sampson, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison on charges related to child pornography.


Colorado firm settles for $3 million over paycheck protection loan allegations

Group Voyagers, Inc., a travel company based in Denver, Colorado, has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations involving the False Claims Act.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple updates on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump recently shared multiple messages on his Truth Social account on April 3, 2025, directing followers to various links.


Oklahoma man pleads guilty to making false statement during firearm purchase

Jonathon Mark Brinlee, a resident of Calera, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Hyannis man sentenced to 97 months for firearm and drug charges

A Hyannis man, Timothy Lee Galvin, was sentenced in federal court in Boston to over eight years in prison on firearm and drug charges.


Former school board vice chairman pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Todd Stewart Williams, the former Vice Chairman of the Smyth County School Board, has admitted to using at least six minor male victims to create child pornography.


Federal jury convicts Webster woman over firearms possession

After a three-day trial, a federal jury found Michelle Stewart, 53, guilty of illegally possessing firearms.


Trump addresses sexual assault awareness in April proclamation

This month marks the observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.


Fentanyl operation results in arrests of three foreign nationals in Utah

A significant drug-related arrest has resulted in three foreign nationals being charged in Utah.


Trader Joe’s recalls hot honey mustard dressing due to undeclared allergens

Fresh Creative Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of a single product, Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, with a specific use by date of May 27, 2025.


Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns linked to future hypertension risk, NIH study finds

Blood pressure patterns observed early in pregnancy can indicate the risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years later, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Martin A. Makary assumes role as FDA Commissioner under the Trump administration

Renowned surgeon-scientist and health policy expert Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., has officially assumed the role of the 27th Commissioner of Food and Drugs.


Jay Bhattacharya starts role as NIH Director, pledges focus on public health

Jayanta "Jay" Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., has officially assumed the role of the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


NIH trial shows promise for new TIL therapy in shrinking gastrointestinal tumors

A new form of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy showed promising results in the treatment of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers, according to a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).