News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Reedley resident faces federal charges of gun and drug offenses

A federal grand jury has indicted David Joseph Yama, a 41-year-old resident of Reedley, on additional charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced.


Lawrence man receives 41-month prison term for fentanyl distribution case

A Lawrence man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for distributing fentanyl, as announced by authorities in a federal court in Boston.


Federal charges filed in Asheville for drugs and firearms offenses

A federal grand jury in Asheville, North Carolina, has issued several indictments against multiple individuals on charges related to firearms and drug offenses.


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.


Duxbury man faces federal charges for distributing child sexual abuse material

A Duxbury resident, Daniel Debreczeni, age 34, has been arrested on charges related to the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


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.