News from August 2025
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A federal appeals court has upheld the 108-month prison sentence for Jaquan Bridges, a Memphis resident convicted of possessing a machinegun.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A Huntington resident has admitted to a federal firearms offense related to drug distribution.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
The Justice Department has announced coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group, including the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Former President Donald J. Trump posted a series of messages on Truth Social on August 11, 2025, addressing crime and public safety in Washington, D.C., while referencing border security measures taken during his administration
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Jesus Bracero, 29, of Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 121 months and 18 days in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A Jay man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to charges of distributing narcotics and illegally possessing a firearm.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A Houston-based anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist, Dr. Ajay Aggarwal, has agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Lorenzo Carter, also known as “Zo” and “Skiii,” age 30, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley for his role in a violent Bridgeport street gang.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has secured a judgment of over $1.4 million against Dr. Richard Akoto, M.D., and his medical practice in Takoma Park, Maryland.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Willie Frank Hicks, Jr., 42, of Madison, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on a charge of distributing methamphetamine.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Santino Bellucci, a former correctional officer from Dickson City, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 252 months in prison on August 8, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A federal grand jury has indicted Romanian nationals Bogdan Alexandru Gherghevici, 26, and Viorel Cristea, 33, on sixteen counts of federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Defense, directing the mobilization of the District of Columbia National Guard in response to rising violent crime in Washington, D.C. The order cites recent incidents including...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to his Truth Social account on August 11, 2025, which were then shared by the account TrumpDailyPosts on X. The messages highlight Trump's continued engagement with his online audience and...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
A founder of Blueacorn, a lender service provider, has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Jaron Andrew O'Neal, 39, of Charleston, has been sentenced to six months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
On August 11, 2025, Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social criticizing Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and others while expressing support for tariffs and referencing "Liberation Day" in Washington D.C. The article details these...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
The Justice Department has announced coordinated actions targeting the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group, including the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 11, 2025
Eric Grant has been sworn in as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California.
