News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


New Orleans woman convicted for armed robberies at Igor's Lounge

Deborah Cooper, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, was found guilty on multiple charges related to two robberies that occurred in 2022 at Igor’s Lounge.


Daytona Beach man sentenced for government money theft and identity theft

U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Richard Eugene Findley, a 63-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, to three years and nine months in federal prison.


Federal grand jury indicts three illegal aliens for criminal offenses

A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has issued indictments against three individuals for federal criminal offenses.


EPA grants West Virginia authority over CO2 injection regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia's request to regulate the injection of carbon dioxide into deep rock formations, marking a significant step in energy policy.


Federal felon pleads guilty to new drug and gun charges

A federal felon from Gold Bar, Washington, has admitted guilt to four federal felony charges related to drug and gun offenses while still under supervision for a prior conviction.


Adair Ford Boroughs departs as U.S. Attorney; Brook B. Andrews steps in

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced the departure of Adair Ford Boroughs from her role as U.S. Attorney, following her termination by the new administration.


Hanceville man receives over seven-year sentence for methamphetamine crime

A Hanceville resident has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for a methamphetamine-related offense.


Guatemalan national sentenced to nearly two years for illegal US reentry

Eddie Damian-Guillen, a 38-year-old Guatemalan national, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.


Atlanta woman faces charges for identity theft and passport fraud

An Atlanta woman, Jermirria Jackson, has been indicted on charges of aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application.


New Orleans man indicted for conspiracy involving drugs and firearms

Steve Banks, a 49-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been indicted on federal charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.


Calexico port intercepts rare pest in lettuce shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Calexico cargo facility recently identified a rare pest during an inspection of a shipment.


Romanian man pleads guilty to conspiracy in access device fraud case

A Romanian national, Doru Adamesc, also known as "Petru Golban," has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud.


Gary M. Restaino concludes service as U.S attorney for district of Arizona

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has announced that Gary M. Restaino has completed his service as United States Attorney, effective yesterday.


Fort Myers woman sentenced for defrauding VA of over $300k

A Fort Myers resident, Laurie Ann Roszelle, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud.


AIA welcomes Howard Lutnick as new commerce secretary

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to Howard Lutnick on his confirmation as the new Secretary of the Department of Commerce.


US celebrates The Gambia's 60th independence anniversary

On February 18, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement congratulating The Gambia on the 60th anniversary of its independence.


Crypto influencer: 'Bitcoin strategic reserves & stablecoins needs to be in place'

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, has proposed a "fallback" strategy involving Bitcoin strategic reserves and stablecoins before any restructuring of institutional frameworks.


FTC announces implementation of joint 2023 merger guidelines with DOJ

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the joint 2023 Merger Guidelines by the FTC and Department of Justice are now in effect.


Aircraft targeted by lasers during border security operations

Six incidents involving lasers targeting aircraft have occurred over the past four months, according to Air Interdiction Agents from Air and Marine Operations.


Treasury releases international capital data showing December inflow trends

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $87.1 billion.