News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry and failing to register as sex offender

A Honduran national, Eliseo Garcia Gordillo, also known as Julio Antonio Caceres Morales and Julio Caceres-Antonio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally reentering the United States and failing to register as a sex offender.


Spokane man receives federal sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material

On February 5, 2025, United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Zachary Peter Timm, a 32-year-old resident of Spokane, Washington, to 15 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


St. Francisville man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting postal worker

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. has announced that Lionel Haile of St. Francisville, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison.


North Carolina judge rules racial bias influenced death penalty case

In Raleigh, North Carolina, a judge has ruled that racial bias influenced the jury selection in the case of Hasson Bacote, a Black man who contested his death sentence under the North Carolina Racial Justice Act (RJA).


CBP prepares for Valentine’s Day flower inspections at border

As Valentine's Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists are preparing to inspect floral imports at ports of entry.


Columbus man sentenced to over six years for meth distribution

Brandon Salyers, a 31-year-old resident of Columbus, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of methamphetamine.


Trump defends Second Amendment against alleged attacks by Biden Administration

The Biden Administration has been accused of attempting to undermine Second Amendment rights, with claims that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was used to threaten the livelihoods of small business owners in the...


Bucks County man sentenced for possessing unregistered firearm

John Joseph Weikel, a 50-year-old resident of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for possessing an unregistered firearm.


Ecuadorian man charged with illegal re-entry into US after prior removal

Burlington, Vermont – An Ecuadorian man, Alex Patin-Patin, 28, has been charged with being unlawfully present in the United States after having been previously removed by immigration officials.


Meta seeks partners for advancing open source language technology

Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team is working towards advanced machine intelligence that can perform complex tasks such as translation.


Winona man sentenced for sextortion scheme targeting over 60 minors

A Winona resident, Valentin Silva Quintana, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for his involvement in an online sextortion scheme.


Rumford man sentenced for evading nearly $1 million in employment taxes

A Rumford resident has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for evading employment taxes.


U.S.-Japan leaders meet to reinforce alliance amid global challenges

President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met in Washington, D.C., marking their first official meeting to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.


Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for child pornography charges

An Orleans man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for child pornography offenses, as announced in federal court in Boston.


Tax season highlights complexity of US tax code

The 2025 US tax filing season commenced on January 27th, and it brings to light the ongoing complexity of the nation's tax code.


Idaho man sentenced for possessing firearm in checked luggage

U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced Dedric Dwayne Rivers, a 52-year-old resident of Moscow, Idaho, to 18 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being convicted of a felony.


Salvadoran national pleads guilty to gun charges; faces up to 15 years

A Salvadoran national, Adalberto Rivas Machado, has pled guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm in Alexandria, Virginia.


Cincinnati man sentenced for leading narcotics and firearms conspiracies

A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in a narcotics and firearms conspiracy.


Jamaican nationals charged in Alabama lottery scam

Four individuals were arrested in Foley, Alabama, on charges related to a lottery scam.


Ohio men convicted for roles in major narcotics distribution ring

A federal jury in Columbus, Ohio, has convicted two men for their involvement in a narcotics distribution network.