News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Guantanamo Bay receives first flight of criminal aliens from DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released images depicting the first flight of criminal aliens to Guantanamo Bay.


Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses economic priorities with ECB President Lagarde

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in an introductory meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.


Georgia man sentenced to 22 years for armed drug trafficking

A resident of Northeast Georgia has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for armed drug trafficking.


Massachusetts man sentenced for attempted suicide bombing linked to al-Qaeda

Minh Quang Pham, a Massachusetts resident also known as "Amim," was sentenced to 44 years in prison for his involvement with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).


Indian national sentenced for involvement in drug trafficking operation

Burlington, Vermont – The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont has announced the sentencing of Nitin Mishra, a 33-year-old from Jaipur, India.


Maryland woman admits to defrauding DC Covid-19 rental assistance program

Syreeta Price, a 51-year-old resident of Maryland, has pleaded guilty to first-degree fraud in DC Superior Court.


Former soldier sentenced for sexual abuse at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

A former U.S. Army soldier, Cameron James Taylor, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for abusive sexual contact with a child.


Hartford man receives seven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Kendall Camby, also known as "KB," 35, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley delivered...


Two charged with running fencing operation linked to South American theft groups

Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, charging Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar with conspiracy to receive stolen property.


Federal grand jury indicts two for child pornography offenses

A federal grand jury in Council Bluffs, Iowa, has indicted two individuals on charges related to child pornography.


Manvel resident pleads guilty to multi-million dollar fraud schemes

A Manvel resident has admitted to engaging in a series of fraudulent activities totaling over $2 million, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Oglala man convicted of involuntary manslaughter after federal trial

A federal jury has found Clayton Fire Thunder, 40, from Oglala, South Dakota, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of making false statements.


Legislation seeks permanence for small business tax deduction

Congress has reintroduced legislation aimed at making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, preventing a significant tax increase on small businesses scheduled for the end of this year.


St. Louis man convicted on drug trafficking charges linked to nine murders

A jury in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis has convicted Anthony "TT" Jordan, 38, on charges of cocaine trafficking and nine counts related to murders committed over nearly six years.


Marty man convicted for kidnapping and assault charges

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of Ellery Zephier, Sr., 39, from Marty, South Dakota.


St. Louis residents admit selling methamphetamine and firearm conversion devices

Four individuals have admitted to selling methamphetamine or machine gun conversion devices to an undercover federal agent in St. Louis.


Owner sentenced for PPP fraud involving fake employee claims

Patrick Strauss, the owner of Powergrid Real Estate LLC in Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 48 months of probation for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Portland man sentenced for stealing over $426K using stolen identity

A Portland man has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for bank fraud and identity theft, following a scheme that defrauded a victim with an intellectual disability of over $426,000.


Threads introduces feature to share custom public feeds

Starting today, Threads users can share custom public feeds they have created.


Canton man pleads guilty to meth distribution near Choctaw Reservation

A Canton man has admitted guilt in a methamphetamine distribution case.