News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Former Quincy man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charges

A former Quincy resident, Samuel Jean-Baptiste, also known as “Jett Black,” has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.


Boston man sentenced for bribery scheme involving commercial driver’s license tests

A Boston resident has been sentenced to prison for participating in a scheme to bribe a former Massachusetts State Police sergeant.


Covington man sentenced to over five years for distributing fentanyl

Jaylon Carter, a 24-year-old resident of Covington, Louisiana, has been sentenced to sixty-three months in federal prison following his guilty plea to three counts of distributing fentanyl.


Orange County man sentenced for illegal sports betting operation involving pro athletes

An Orange County resident was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for operating an illegal sports-betting business and failing to report income on his taxes.


Energy Department awards $35 million for commercialization of new energy technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $35 million in funding for 42 projects through its Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF).


Migrant dies after medical distress call near Carrizo Springs prompts border patrol response

A 22-year-old Mexican citizen died after experiencing medical distress and calling 911 for help in a remote area near Carrizo Springs, Texas, on August 30, 2025.


Tangipahoa Parish woman pleads guilty in money laundering conspiracy tied to drug proceeds

A Tangipahoa Parish resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder monetary funds, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Convicted doctor ordered to pay restitution and surrender property after opioid case

An Oakton physician, David Allingham, has been ordered to forfeit a $168,000 money judgment and two properties after being sentenced to 13 years in prison for improperly prescribing opioids and amphetamines.


Orange County man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

David Andrew Ogden, a 39-year-old resident of Winter Park, Florida, has pleaded guilty to five counts of production and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


California man sentenced to life for distributing child sexual abuse material

A man from Escondido, California, who is a registered sex offender, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity.


Honduran citizen sentenced to one year in federal prison for illegal reentry

A Honduran citizen has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed, according to a statement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Todd County man found not guilty of assault after federal trial

A federal jury in Pierre, South Dakota, has acquitted Joel Miller, 51, of Todd County on charges of Assault by Striking, Beating, and Wounding.


Senator Collins criticizes OMB’s proposed $4.9 billion foreign aid funding rescission

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has responded to a recent proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that seeks to rescind $4.9 billion in previously approved funding for various...


Mexican national sentenced for smuggling over four pounds of meth into Georgia

Ismael Delgado-Celis, a 37-year-old Mexican national living illegally in Hazlehurst, Georgia, has been sentenced to 215 months in federal prison for possession and attempted possession with intent to distribute more than four pounds of pure...


Teen pleads guilty to shooting at D.C. elementary school playground and armed carjackings

Travis Thomas, a 17-year-old from Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges related to firing multiple rounds in an elementary school playground and two armed carjackings.


Court vacates labor rule affecting farm wages

A federal court has overturned a labor rule that was part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule, a move welcomed by the American Farm Bureau Federation.


NFIB thanks Congress for making small business tax deduction permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign to express gratitude to Congress for making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.


Trump signs order against cashless bail for high-risk offenders

On August 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending cashless bail for individuals whose criminal charges or history pose a risk to public safety.


Honduran man pleads guilty to illegal reentry in Louisiana federal court

A Honduran national, Wilian Serrano-Moreira, age 34, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry after removal.


Clinton County man indicted for child exploitation and pornography distribution

Bradley Vincent, a 38-year-old resident of Chazy, New York, has been indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography.