News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Kentucky men sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses

Two Kentucky men have been sentenced for their involvement in fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses.


Lakeland man charged with illegal possession of firearm after fatal shootout

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Taqiy Lewis, a 27-year-old from Lakeland, Florida.


Utah man indicted for assault and cyberstalking charges related to incidents in Japan

A grand jury in the District of Utah has issued a superseding indictment against Ian West, a 50-year-old resident of Mountain Green, Utah.


Hunting outfitter settles allegations over Colorado's Cow Creek Fire with $500K payment

Jackson Outfitters, LLC, a hunting outfitter from Placerville, Colorado, has agreed to a $500,000 settlement concerning allegations related to the Cow Creek Fire.


St. Michael man sentenced to 40 years for child abuse

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Collin Ray Delorme, also known as Collin Ray Delorme Sr., aged 30, from St. Michael, North Dakota, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.


Utah man sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse images

Randall Walker Holland, a 51-year-old resident of West Jordan, Utah, has been sentenced to seven years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Legal groups sue Trump over immigrant transfers to Guantanamo

Immigrants' rights advocates have initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration over the transfer of immigrants from the United States to detention at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.


Secretary Rubio plans diplomatic visits across Germany, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a diplomatic tour, beginning with a visit to Munich on February 13.


Trump issues order for unified US diplomatic voice

President Donald J. Trump has issued an Executive Order aimed at unifying the diplomatic voice of the United States in foreign relations.


Venezuelans sentenced for fake Green Cards amid murder probe

A Venezuelan man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for possessing a fraudulent Green Card during an investigation related to the murder of a nursing student.


Real estate executive pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz has admitted guilt to wire fraud in a significant investment fraud case that affected over 800 investors, leading them to invest approximately $62.8 million, which Schwartz misappropriated for personal use.


Apple expands streaming service by launching Apple TV app on Android

The Apple TV app has expanded its reach by becoming available for download on Android devices via Google Play.


EPA plans five-year review of Vermont Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to conduct a thorough review of the completed cleanup efforts at the Burgess Brothers Landfill Superfund site in Vermont this year.


Kellogg travels to Europe for diplomatic mission focused on Ukraine

Assistant to the President and Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Europe from February 13-22.


Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan convicted on conspiracy and bribery charges

A federal jury in Chicago has found former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan guilty on charges of conspiracy and bribery.


Mexican citizen pleads guilty to drug distribution conspiracy charges

A Mexican citizen, Norma Flores-Fernandez, also known as "Norma Camarillo," has admitted to conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine in the United States.


EPA reviews cleanups at three New Hampshire Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct thorough reviews of the completed cleanup efforts at three Superfund sites in New Hampshire this year.


Man sentenced to 18 years for sexually abusing girlfriend's daughter

Damion Brown, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received an 18-year prison sentence and lifetime supervision for the sexual abuse of his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter.


New Orleans man receives sentence for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and meth

Kenneth Turner, a 37-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 130 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Kansas considers levy limits to address rising property taxes

Kansas policymakers are considering a levy limit as a potential solution to ease property tax burdens.