News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Michigan man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking in Texas

A Michigan man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a cross-country cocaine trafficking operation, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Cedar Rapids man convicted for illegal firearm possession after multiple felonies

A Cedar Rapids man, Kirby Joe Truesdell, 48, was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm after having five prior felony convictions and a misdemeanor domestic abuse conviction.


North Carolina man sentenced for embezzling over $500K from two employers

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling a total of $501,000 from two employers, including a company in St. Louis County and a non-profit children’s hospital.


Former Stone County chief deputy sentenced to federal prison for firearm sale and extortion

Zachary Hunter Alexander, the former Chief Deputy for the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for selling a stolen firearm and committing extortion under color of official right.


Tampa woman charged with wire fraud in alleged auto insurance scam

A Tampa woman has been indicted on charges related to an automobile insurance wire fraud scheme, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.


OnlyFans creator charged with tax fraud after earning over $5 million

A federal grand jury has indicted Kylie Leia Perez, also known as “Natalie Monroe,” on charges related to tax fraud.


Springfield man sentenced to over 20 years for producing child pornography

A Springfield man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.



Florida man sentenced to over three years for firearm possession

Marcas Cory Anglin, a 30-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, has been sentenced to three years and four months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Ford announces $5 billion U.S. investment in push for 'next Model T moment'

Ford announced on X that it will invest $5 billion in the United States as part of what it calls its "next Model T moment."


Plymouth man indicted for embezzling over $1 million from Minneapolis real estate firm

Christopher Erik Septon, a 52-year-old resident of Plymouth, Minnesota, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from his former employer, Ellis Properties.


Harrison County man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl

William Joseph Russell, 51, from Clarksburg, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl in Harrison County.


Flex Association CEO on S.2488: 'This bill does not represent the interests of workers'

Kristin Sharp, CEO of the Flex Association, said that S.2488, also known as the Protecting the Right to Organize App-Based Workers Act of 2025, does not align with workers' interests and could undermine the progress made by Americans utilizing...


East Weymouth woman charged with defrauding Social Security benefits

An East Weymouth resident, Debora A. Siler, 68, has been charged in federal court in Boston with bank fraud related to Social Security benefits.


Honduran national sentenced in Maine federal court for illegal reentry

A Honduran citizen, Maynor David Casalegno Escobar, was sentenced to time served—124 days—in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine for reentering the United States after removal.


Former Cullman banker sentenced to five years for $2.3 million embezzlement

A Cullman resident and former vice president of First Community Bank has been sentenced to five years in prison for her role in an embezzlement scheme, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge...


Albany man sentenced to 42 years for sexually abusing toddler and sharing videos

An Albany, Oregon man has been sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a toddler and distributing videos of the abuse online.


Woodville man receives 10-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

A Woodville, Mississippi resident has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.


Spanish man pleads guilty to illegal reentry in Maine federal court

A Spanish citizen has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, to the charge of reentering the United States after being previously removed from the country.


Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to unlawful firearm possession in West Virginia

Tomez Faulkner, a 38-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm.