News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Addiction treatment center owner sentenced over healthcare fraud

The owner of a Rhode Island-based addiction treatment chain has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurers.


Massachusetts man sentenced for role in New Hampshire drug trafficking operation

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that operated between Massachusetts and New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Osvaldo Soto Jimenez, 30, received a...


Biden designates Chuckwalla National Monument; Haaland praises preservation efforts

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has expressed her support for President Biden's recent designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California.


Georgia man pleads guilty in internet scam-related money laundering case

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Emmanuel Ugbaja, a 55-year-old resident of Duluth, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Virginia contractor settles false claims act allegations with $2.6M payment

R&K Enterprises Inc., a company based in Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay over $2.6 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act and common law.


Justice Department seizes Miami condos for violations of Russia-related sanctions

The Department of Justice has announced the forfeiture of two luxury condominiums in Miami, valued at approximately $1.8 million, following a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture issued on January 7.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.


Eric Trump on Bitcoin talk with Saylor: 'Two friends, one passion'

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, expressed shared interests with Michael Saylor in the cryptocurrency industry.


Blinken meets Korean speaker to discuss alliance and cooperation

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on January 6, 2025.


Here Technologies partners with AWS on AI-driven mapping for automotive innovation

HERE Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant collaboration to advance the development of software-defined vehicles.


Manderson man indicted for arson-related felony murder

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of Reno Rondeau, a 51-year-old resident of Manderson, South Dakota, on charges of First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, and Arson.


Texas Syndicate member Diablo receives lengthy sentence for drug charges

A Corpus Christi resident, aged 58, has been sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for meth trafficking and violations of supervised release.


Men fined for illegal recordings in social security offices

Two men have been convicted for unlawfully video recording inside Social Security offices in Central Florida.


Actor sentenced for defrauding investors with fake COVID-19 cure claims

An Orange County resident and part-time actor has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme promoting a fake COVID-19 cure.


US condemns ceasefire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States has condemned the ongoing ceasefire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the M23 armed group, which is backed by Rwanda and sanctioned by both the U.S. and the UN.


Fall River man charged with mailing cocaine across states

A Fall River resident faces charges in Boston federal court for allegedly trafficking cocaine via the U.S. mail from California to Massachusetts.


Pittsburgh couple sentenced for obstructing law enforcement during campus protest

A Pittsburgh couple has been sentenced for obstructing law enforcement during a protest at the University of Pittsburgh in 2023.


Dominican man charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses in Boston

A Dominican Republic citizen has been charged in Boston's federal court for allegedly possessing five kilograms of suspected fentanyl and an assault rifle.


Heritage Foundation comments on Trudeau resignation amid U.S.-Canada relations shift

Today, The Heritage Foundation responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his intention to resign.


Guantanamo transfers Yemeni detainees to Oman after review

The Department of Defense has announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman.