News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Survey highlights impact of legal tactics on consumer costs

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (Munich Re US) have released a survey examining consumer opinions on certain tactics used by plaintiff lawyers.


Coweta resident sentenced to probation for false statement to federal officer

Ashley Bryanne Rockwell, a resident of Coweta, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to three years of probation for making false statements to a federal officer.


U.S. and Bahrain officials discuss defense cooperation and regional security

Mr. Alex Velez-Green, performing the duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, held a meeting with Bahrain National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Pentagon.


Winnebago woman convicted of second-degree murder; sentencing set for June

A jury in Omaha, Nebraska, has convicted Michelle Lee Marr of Winnebago on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with documents or evidence.


Metairie man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

Kevin Lillis, a 51-year-old resident of Metairie, Louisiana, has pled guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material.


U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez resigns following presidential transition

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced his resignation at the request of President Donald J. Trump, joining over 20 U.S. Attorneys asked to step down during the presidential transition.


Las Vegas woman pleads guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

A Las Vegas resident, Kelly Ann Mogavero, has admitted to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs of over $137,000.


Florida attorney indicted for bribing DEA agent

Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Office, have announced an indictment against David Macey, a criminal defense attorney...


Asheboro man receives nine-year sentence for ammunition possession

An Asheboro man, Musin Shaborr Roberts, 22, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.


Cincinnati man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses

A Cincinnati man, Gene Primus, aged 32, has been sentenced to 400 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves.


NFIB pushes Congress on permanent small business tax deduction

Small business owners recently gathered on Capitol Hill, organized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), to urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.


Gibson County man indicted for sex offender registry violation and illegal reentry

A federal grand jury in Jackson has indicted a Gibson County man for violating sex offender registry requirements and illegal reentry into the United States.


Lexington man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking

A Lexington man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Fresno man faces charges for alleged assault on minor at VA facility

A federal grand jury has indicted Daryl Vinson, a 65-year-old resident of Fresno, on charges of assault and abusive sexual contact involving a minor.


Kansas woman convicted in husband's murder at Fort Riley

A Kansas woman has been convicted by a federal jury for the murder of her husband, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley.


Des Moines man sentenced for wire fraud and identity theft

A Vietnamese native and former resident of Des Moines has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for charges related to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Jackson man sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

A Jackson man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Two foreign nationals face federal charges for transporting migrants off Florida coast

A Bahamian national and a Haitian national have been charged in the Southern District of Florida following an incident involving a go-fast boat intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.


St. Louis felon convicted on drug and gun charges

A St. Louis man, Antonio Dixson, 37, was found guilty on Wednesday of seven charges related to drugs and firearms possession.


U.S. forms National Energy Dominance Council to boost domestic production

The United States government has announced the formation of the National Energy Dominance Council, a new body established within the Executive Office of the President.