News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Christian Employers Alliance calls for federal investigation into Xcel Energy

The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) has called for a federal investigation into Xcel Energy, citing alleged misuse of public resources and breach of ratepayer trust.


U.S. Attorney’s Office details recent immigration enforcement actions in northern Ohio

Federal authorities in the Northern District of Ohio have announced several immigration enforcement actions as part of ongoing efforts to address illegal reentry cases.


Mobridge man sentenced to ten years for meth conspiracy on reservation

A Mobridge man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that operated in central South Dakota, including the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation.


Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins indicted on federal extortion charges

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of Suffolk County has been indicted on two counts of extortion under color of official right, related to the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company.


Former state trooper sentenced for role in CDL test score falsification scheme

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a scheme to falsify records related to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing.


Donald J. Trump highlights tariffs and judicial concerns in August 2025 social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on August 8, 2025, to promote his tariff policies and warn about possible judicial intervention.


Donald J. Trump highlights Armenia meeting and global peace efforts in August posts

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted updates on August 8, 2025 about hosting Armenia's prime minister at the White House and referenced recent international agreements involving countries such as India, Pakistan, Congo, Rwanda, Thailand,...


Floyd County man charged with threatening former President Trump via social media

Jauan Rashun Porter, a 29-year-old resident of Rome, Georgia, was arrested and detained on federal charges for allegedly making threats against former President Donald Trump.


Lubbock cardiologist settles with DOJ over alleged improper opioid prescriptions

Dr. Juan Kurdi, a cardiologist based in Lubbock, Texas, has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act by prescribing opioids and other controlled substances outside accepted medical practice...


Oklahoma City man sentenced to twenty years in federal prison for child sex trafficking

Marlon Dewayne Martin, 48, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking.


Parkersburg man pays restitution after employing illegal immigrant for ten years

John Robert Coe, a 66-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has paid $54,740 in restitution and a $500 fine after admitting to continuing to employ a known illegal alien at his business.


Billings woman sentenced to ten years for trafficking methamphetamine

A Billings woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Billings area.


Banegas Deras sentenced to 24 years for murder of Maria Magdalena Ayala Guardado

Mario Miguel Banegas Deras, 43, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the killing of Maria Magdalena Ayala Guardado in Northwest Washington, D.C. The sentencing took place in Superior Court, where Banegas Deras had previously pleaded guilty to...


Maine apartment owner settles sexual harassment lawsuit with Justice Department

The owner, former property manager, and contractor of an apartment building in Lewiston have agreed to pay a total of $39,500 to resolve allegations that the former property manager and his contractor sexually harassed a female tenant.


South Sioux man sentenced for distributing fentanyl across Iowa and Nebraska

A South Sioux City, Nebraska man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Fort Wayne man indicted in Vermont for transportation and possession of child pornography

A federal grand jury has indicted Marco Antonio Jimenez Gonzalez, 27, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, on charges of transportation and possession of child pornography.


Seattle man convicted for directing child sexual abuse abroad

A Seattle resident, Richard Stanley Manness Jr., was convicted of producing child sexual abuse imagery in a case involving the direction and receipt of images from Vietnam.


Orange County man pleads guilty to shooting at sheriff's helicopter after birthday party

A Laguna Niguel resident has admitted to firing a semi-automatic rifle at an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter from his home last year.


Grand jury indicts two after protest at Los Angeles federal building

A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals following an anti-immigration enforcement protest that took place last month in downtown Los Angeles.


Registered sex offender pleads guilty in case involving exploitation of ten minors

A registered sex offender from Washington state has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually exploiting ten minor girls, ages 12 to 16, after removing his electronic monitoring device and fleeing state supervision.