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News from January 2025


Virginia residents sentenced for roles in deadly drug trafficking ring

Eleven Virginia residents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a violent drug trafficking organization linked to a double homicide in Chesapeake.


Covington man pleads guilty to firearm possession charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Joe Lynn Beattie, a 52-year-old resident of Covington, Louisiana, pled guilty to a three-count indictment on January 27, 2025.


Federal sweep targets Asian Boyz gang for alleged drug trafficking

Four indictments were unsealed today in Boston's federal court, charging a second group of alleged members and associates of the Asian Boyz gang.


Rock Island man sentenced for firearm possession following high-speed chase

A Rock Island man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a gun-related charge.


Cocaine worth $7 million seized by U.S. authorities near Dorado

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, recently intercepted a smuggling attempt near Dorado, Puerto Rico.


Box Elder man sentenced for receipt of child pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Taylor Bloomgren, a 23-year-old from Box Elder, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Sioux Falls man sentenced for fentanyl distribution resulting in death

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing a controlled substance that resulted in death.


Bienville Parish woman sentenced for CARES Act-related wire fraud

Shaquaila Lewis, also known as Shaquaila Lewis-Chatman, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud related to the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program.


Lawmakers urge tighter export controls on chips crucial for China's DeepSeek

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi have urged National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to evaluate the potential national security advantages of implementing export controls on semiconductor chips vital to the AI...


North Carolina man charged with child pornography offenses after airport search

A Wilmington, North Carolina resident has been charged with the transportation and possession of child pornography.


Eight arrested in alleged L.A.-area ports smuggling scheme

Federal authorities have apprehended eight individuals following a grand jury indictment accusing them of orchestrating a large-scale smuggling operation.


Weekend Interview: Congressman Greg Steube’s Focus on National Security

Congressman Greg Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, is known for his strong stance on national security, his advocacy for limited government, and his commitment to defending American values. Elected to Congress in 2018, Steube quickly became a notable figure within the House, known for his bold positions on issues ranging from immigration reform to foreign policy.


OPINION: Censorship in America: A Betrayal of Constitutional Principles

In his address last week to the World Economic Forum, President Trump emphasized the urgency of safeguarding free speech. After what he says was "years and years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression," he told the Davos crowd he intended to sign an executive order "to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America."


FCC proposes expanding 900 MHz band for broadband in new rulemaking

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed expanding broadband deployment in the 896–901/935–940 MHz spectrum band. On January 16, 2025, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC-25-8) under WT Docket No. 24-99, which seeks to establish a 5/5 MHz broadband segment, doubling the current 3/3 MHz allocation, while preserving options for narrowband operations.


Extradited defendant faces charges for $60 million international fraud scheme

Erick Jason Victoria-Brito has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges in a federal court in Manhattan.


Microsoft announces availability of Q2 FY25 earnings report and webcast

Microsoft Corp. has announced that the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 are now available on its Investor Relations website.


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into US

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Elizabeth Ramirez-Medina, a 39-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


Federal indictment targets 37 individuals in south Georgia drug trafficking case

A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing allegations against 37 individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation across several communities in south Georgia.


Plum resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm possession

A former resident of Plum, Pennsylvania, Solomon Givens, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.


Nevada collects over $6 million in fiscal year 2024 legal actions

Acting U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami announced that the District of Nevada collected $6,485,417.91 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.