News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Tax preparer sentenced for falsifying federal returns over multiple years

On January 31, 2025, a federal judge sentenced Natoshia Lashawn Crawford to 30 months in prison for making false tax returns and assisting in the filing of false tax returns.


San Jose man indicted for robbery and assault of postal worker

A federal grand jury has indicted Robert Cordova, also known as Robert Cordona, on charges of robbery and assault involving a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier.


Memphis man sentenced for stealing firearms and possessing illegal machinegun device

Kaderion Stokes, a 19-year-old from Memphis, has been sentenced to federal prison for the theft of firearms and possession of a machinegun.


Trump proposes U.S. sovereign wealth fund for economic growth

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund for the United States.


Rochester woman admits guilt in COVID-19 child nutrition fund fraud

A Rochester woman has admitted her involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme that took advantage of a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as stated by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Dulce man pleads guilty to assault charges involving intimate partner

A Dulce man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of assault involving an intimate partner, specifically for acts of strangling and suffocating.


Former congressman TJ Cox pleads guilty to wire fraud charges

Former U.S. House Representative Terrance John “TJ” Cox, aged 61 and residing in Fresno, has entered a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and wire fraud affecting a financial institution.


Romanian nationals indicted in Louisiana for alleged access device fraud

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Romanian nationals Andrei Fagaras, age 35, and Tamas Kolozsvari, age 30, were indicted on January 31, 2025, on charges related to access device fraud.


AI framework focuses on cybersecurity threats

Open source AI has been identified as a crucial factor in technological progress, according to a recent announcement.


Federal charges filed against three men following search warrant execution

A 31-year-old resident of Laredo and two Mexican nationals have been charged with federal firearm offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Kristi Noem pledges support for border patrol during Texas visit

Yesterday, Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Southern Border to meet with Border Patrol agents.


Dominican national faces charges for false statement to firearms dealer

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Eugenio Gonzalez-Paredes, a 53-year-old from the Dominican Republic.


Woman sentenced for firearm thefts committed with fugitive partner

A woman involved in firearm thefts during two burglaries was sentenced to over four years in federal prison on January 31, 2025.


Detroit man pleads guilty to federal drug charges involving fentanyl

Allen Lation Baird, a 48-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has entered a guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Honduran national faces trial for illegal reentry into U.S., maximum penalty of 10 years

Jacksonville, Florida – A Honduran national has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.


Maryland man receives lengthy sentence for crimes against minors

On January 31, 2025, Julian Everett, a 41-year-old resident of New Carrollton, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman delivered the sentence for...


California residents charged with transporting stolen cigarettes across state lines

Six California residents have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.


G7 foreign ministers condemn violence escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have issued a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).


Zuni woman receives 18-year sentence for fatal kidnapping

A Zuni woman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for her role in a 2019 kidnapping that led to the victim's death.


US Secretary congratulates Sri Lanka on National Day, highlights bilateral partnership

On February 3, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on behalf of the United States as they celebrate their National Day on February 4.