News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Kanawha County man admits to federal gun charge

Jason Douglas MaComber, a 52-year-old resident of St. Albans, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Donna residents sentenced for armed robberies at smoke shops

Two residents of Donna, Texas, have been sentenced to federal prison following their convictions for armed robbery. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Robert Jae Franco, 23, and Alejandro Isaiah Gonzalez, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs...


Gloversville man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution

Todd Austin, a 64-year-old resident of Gloversville, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug conspiracy and distribution.


Essex County man faces multiple charges including drug trafficking

An Essex County resident, Michael Weaver, has been charged with several serious offenses including being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.


Norris man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A Norris, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on February 4, 2025.


Philadelphia man agrees not to fly drones after violating FAA rules

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has entered a consent judgment against Michael DiCiurcio, a Philadelphia resident, for violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.


Siblings plead guilty to COVID relief fraud in Mississippi

A man and woman from Forrest County, Mississippi, have admitted to conspiring to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Dominican national charged with meth trafficking after Massachusetts arrest

A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly attempting to distribute methamphetamine in Massachusetts.


CCIA addresses China's antimonopoly probes on US tech firms

China has initiated antimonopoly investigations targeting U.S. companies such as Google, Nvidia, and possibly Intel.


CBP arrests five stowaways from Dominican Republic in Puerto Rico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the arrest of five individuals from the Dominican Republic who were discovered as stowaways in a barge arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


Trump withdraws US from several UN organizations over human rights concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from certain United Nations organizations, citing their failure to uphold human rights standards.


Chinese national charged with stealing Google's AI tech for PRC

A federal grand jury has issued a superseding indictment against Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, charging him with seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets.


Sisseton man receives federal sentence for child abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Nathaniel Yazzie, a 24-year-old man from Sisseton, South Dakota, for child abuse. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Yazzie to one year and seven months in federal...


Roanoke man pleads guilty in Carter Bank robbery case

The third individual involved in the June 2023 robbery of Carter Bank and Trust on Hershberger Road, Roanoke, has pled guilty.


Border Patrol intercepts human smuggling attempt near Laredo

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents intercepted a human smuggling attempt on February 4, 2025.


Trump administration's PCLOB dismissals risk EU-U.S. data transfer agreement

The Centre for Democracy & Technology (CDT) Europe has resumed its activities with a full team at the start of 2025.


Trump administration increases pressure on Iran over nuclear ambitions

The Trump Administration has announced a renewed approach towards Iran, aiming to increase pressure on the nation.



Alabama man indicted for alleged romance fraud targeting Vermont woman

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has announced an indictment against Cedric Wormely, a 58-year-old resident of Birmingham, Alabama.


Honduran man indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Honduran citizen for illegal re-entry into the United States.