News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Fresno man receives prison sentence for vehicle pipe-bombings

Paul New, a 57-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a series of pipe-bombings targeting vehicles and property.


U.S. congratulates Kuwait on National Day emphasizing strong bilateral ties

On February 24, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement congratulating Kuwait on its National Day and Liberation Day.


Guatemalan national receives prison sentence for illegal reentry in Texas

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States, according to Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Music licensing essentials: what every business owner needs to know

Playing music in a business setting can enhance the atmosphere and improve customer satisfaction.


Van Buren woman and Los Angeles man sentenced for drug trafficking

A woman from Van Buren, Arkansas, and a man from Los Angeles, California, have been sentenced to a total of over 27 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


North Bay man pleads guilty to aggravated sexual abuse in Marin Headlands

Esbin Ramirez-Garcia, a 28-year-old resident of Rohnert Park, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of aggravated sexual abuse in connection with an incident that occurred in the Marin Headlands.


Drug cartel leader extradited from Mexico faces charges in Brooklyn court

Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, known by various aliases including "H-3," was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on February 22, 2025.


Former tribal officer sentenced to three decades for child sexual abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Oscar Hudspeth, Sr., a former law enforcement officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.


US imposes sanctions on over 30 entities linked to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State have announced new sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related...


UK citizen detained by ICE after release from NYC detention center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Mark Adrian Vicars, a 58-year-old UK citizen, following his release from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.


Trump administration claims victory over Associated Press

The Trump White House has declared a victory against the Associated Press.


Minneapolis woman admits guilt in $250M child nutrition fraud

A Minneapolis woman has admitted guilt in a fraud scheme involving $250 million, which took advantage of a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Pojoaque man charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a minor

A man from Pojoaque has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.


Texas man admits stealing mail from Albany postal center

Sean A. Walter, a 30-year-old resident of Humble, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the theft of business checks from U.S. Mail at an Albany postal facility.


Sumter man receives prison sentence for $2.8M wire fraud scheme

Daniel Criswell Lee, a 55-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme.


Federal inmate sentenced for assaulting deputy U.S. marshal

A man from the Humble area has been sentenced for assaulting a federal officer, resulting in bodily injury. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Cedric Tyrone Walker, 43, was convicted by a federal jury on August 20, 2024, after a...


Alleged alien smuggler extradited to US following joint task force investigation

The extradition of Raul Saucedo-Huipio, a suspected alien smuggler, from Mexico to the United States was announced following collaborative efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies.


CBP seizes over 250 pounds of opium poppy pods at Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport recently intercepted 257 pounds of opium poppy pods arriving in 81 shipments from Madrid, Spain.


Georgia inmate receives additional federal sentence for child exploitation crimes

A Georgia inmate has been sentenced to an additional 19.5 years in federal prison for crimes related to child exploitation.


Apple commits over $500B investment plan focused on US innovation

Apple has announced a significant investment plan, committing over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years.