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News from April 2025


Missouri man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

A Missouri man from O'Fallon has admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material across various electronic devices and an online cloud account.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry in Texas

A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of Texas, Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Trump announces April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

America's President has declared April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of nurturing children's well-being.


Hugo residents plead guilty to transporting stolen goods across state lines

Matthew Carl Wilson and Candice Marie Logan, residents of Hugo, Oklahoma, have pleaded guilty to a charge of interstate transport of stolen goods, as reported by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Oklahoma City men sentenced for illegal firearms dealing and possession

Two men from Oklahoma City will serve over 19 years in federal prison collectively for illegal firearms dealing and possession.


Cherokee man sentenced to life in prison for 2013 murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant

Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr., a 47-year-old member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2013 murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant, as reported by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of...


Fairbanks man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution case leading to fatal overdose

A Fairbanks man admitted guilt to the charge of distributing fentanyl, leading to a fatal overdose of a local resident.


Three-year sentence for Tucson felon in firearm possession case

Jesus Rene Villa, a 31-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, received a 36-month prison sentence on March 25, 2025, after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.


Challenges in filling openings persist for small businesses, March NFIB report reveals

NFIB's latest jobs report, released in Washington, D.C., reveals persistent challenges for small businesses in filling job openings.


Alien smuggler pleads guilty in San Diego high-speed chase death case

Sergio Josue Palomera, a 23-year-old resident of Chula Vista, admitted in federal court to his involvement in a tragic incident linked to alien smuggling.


Fentanyl seizure leads to federal charges in Sandy Springs

Antwuan Brown, a 39-year-old resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared in court to face charges of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.


Three sentenced to prison in tax refund fraud scheme involving $4.9 Million

Three men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a tax refund fraud scheme, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Insufficient evidence found in DC police shooting case, federal charges not pursued

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has completed its investigation into the fatal police shooting of a 44-year-old district resident, identified as D.W. The incident happened on January 13, 2025, when officers from the...


East Lyme business owner admits to false tax return charge in federal court

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with Harry Chavis, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that Analia Mountzoures of East Lyme has pleaded guilty to a...


Owner of E-Card Lending charged with $40 million Ponzi scheme

The owner of E-Card Lending LLC, Pablo Silverio Rebollido, faces charges for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme under the guise of a merchant cash advance business.


Donald J. Trump comments on legislative progress and national recovery efforts

Former President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted legislative achievements and national recovery efforts via Truth Social.


Mexican citizen charged with identity theft and false citizenship claims

A Mexican national has been indicted for allegedly using another person's identity to pose as a U.S. citizen, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Three plead guilty to drug and money laundering charges in Boston court

Three individuals have entered guilty pleas in a federal court in Boston, acknowledging their involvement with a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in the North Shore area.


Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal U.S. reentry after three prior deportations

A Mexican national was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States.


Donald Trump comments on US economic policy and international relations

Donald J. Trump has been active on Truth Social, commenting on economic policies and US foreign assistance to Ukraine.