News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Boston pizzeria owner admits guilt in SBA loan fraud

The owner of a Boston-area pizzeria chain, Stash’s Pizza, has admitted to submitting false information to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to secure a loan for a business he no longer owned.


Philadelphia man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A Philadelphia resident, Emmanuel F. Almonte Mejia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in northern New Jersey.


Michael M. Simpson becomes acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Louisiana

Duane A. Evans has stepped down from his role as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, effective February 12, 2025.


Rubio discusses border security with Mexican foreign secretary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to address several critical issues concerning both nations.


Lawton man pleads guilty to possessing illegal machinegun conversion device

A Lawton resident, Jeremiah Alexander Dearing, 20, has entered a guilty plea for the unlawful possession of a machinegun.


St. Louis doctor sentenced for fraud involving Medicare and Medicaid

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced Dr. Sonny Saggar to 35 months in prison for defrauding Medicare and Missouri Medicaid.


Georgetown woman receives 18-year sentence for lying about Drexel case

Angel Cooper Vause, a 57-year-old resident of Georgetown, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.


New Jersey man pleads guilty to concealing support for ISIS

A man from Morris County, New Jersey, has admitted to concealing his efforts to provide material support and resources to ISIS.


VA announces dismissal of over 1,000 employees amid cost-saving measures

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the dismissal of over 1,000 employees.


Kanawha County man pleads guilty in bankruptcy information withholding case

James Eugene Wells, a 73-year-old resident of Marmet, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for withholding records related to the financial affairs of a debtor in bankruptcy.


Guatemalan and Chinese nationals charged with illegal border crossing

Juan Carlos Jacinto-Ramos, a Guatemalan citizen, and Qing Zhu from China have been charged with border-related offenses, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Former finance director pleads guilty in $320K non-profit embezzlement case

Jarrett Lewis, a former finance director from Washington, D.C., has admitted to embezzling over $320,000 from a local non-profit advocacy organization.


Oakland man convicted for illegal firearm dealing without license

Robert Davis, a resident of Oakland, has been convicted by a federal jury for dealing firearms without a license and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


House budget proposes deep tax cuts alongside strict spending reduction measures

The House Budget Committee has put forward a budget resolution that outlines significant tax and spending cuts over the next decade.


Undocumented immigrant indicted on child pornography charge in Missouri

An undocumented immigrant in St. Charles County, Missouri, has been indicted on charges related to child pornography.


Greenwich man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

David Dion, a 47-year-old resident of Greenwich, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Rubio emphasizes U.S. support for Ukraine in call with Foreign Minister Sybiha

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.


Beckley man receives over eight years for federal gun crime

Myles Robert Williams, a 37-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to eight years and four months in prison.


Justice Department launches portal for tracking international antitrust fugitives

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the FBI have introduced a new online portal aimed at enhancing their ability to apprehend international fugitives charged with antitrust offenses and other crimes affecting competition.


Charlotte man sentenced to five years for armed cocaine trafficking

U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell has sentenced Cleveland Pegues, a 40-year-old resident of Charlotte, to five years in prison for armed cocaine trafficking.