News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Minnesota man sentenced for role in fatal cocaine distribution conspiracy

A man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that led to the death of a young woman in Dubuque.


U.S. and Vietnam discuss strengthening defense ties in introductory call

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang.


Former SSA worker pleads guilty over interstate prostitution inducement

A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has pleaded guilty to charges related to an attempt to induce a beneficiary into prostitution.


CCIA addresses concerns over alleged UK demand for Apple iCloud access

The Washington Post has reported that the UK Government has allegedly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for security services to access users' encrypted data worldwide.


NAR supports Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination as Secretary of Labor

Today, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) expressed its support for Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination as Secretary of Labor.


Former housing director sentenced for embezzlement

The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority has been sentenced for embezzling funds from the organization.


Retired officer sent to federal prison for obstructing justice in Guam

John T. Mantanona, a retired police officer, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for obstructing justice.


FDIC releases documents on supervision of crypto-related bank activities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) made public 175 documents concerning its oversight of banks involved in crypto-related activities.


Texas man pleads guilty in wire fraud conspiracy targeting Chickasaw Nation

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Nnamdi Felix Udeagha, a 39-year-old resident of Humble, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Sacramento residents indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

A federal grand jury has issued a 15-count indictment against several Sacramento residents, charging them with drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Customs broker admits guilt in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A customs broker from Corona, Frank Seung Noah, has admitted to defrauding clients out of more than $5 million and evading over $1 million in taxes.


CT bill on deepfakes may impact free speech, says CDT

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) presented its testimony to the Connecticut Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections.


Hegseth meets Marles to discuss U.S.-Australia defense priorities

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, at the Pentagon.


St. Charles man sentenced for possessing child pornography; ordered restitution

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced a St. Charles, Missouri man to 72 months in prison for crimes related to child pornography.


Mexican nationals charged with theft from freight train in Mojave Desert

Two Mexican nationals have been charged with stealing cargo from a freight train in the Mojave Desert, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Mobile man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug operation

A Mobile man, Marvin McCaine, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in Darrin Southall's drug trafficking organization.


Thibodaux woman pleads guilty to misprision of felony related to drug trafficking

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Tammy Thompson, a 56-year-old resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, has pled guilty to misprision of a felony before U.S. District Judge Brandon Long on February 4, 2025.


Four plead guilty in $250M fraud exploiting child nutrition program

Four individuals have admitted guilt in connection to a $250 million fraud scheme involving the misuse of federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Boston gang member pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges

A Boston gang member has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges in federal court.


Illegal reentry charges filed against three felons by Minneapolis authorities

Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick has announced indictments against three individuals on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously convicted of serious felonies.