News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Mexican national sentenced for attempted aircraft destruction and drug trafficking

A Mexican national, Rogelio Rodriguez-Salas, has been sentenced to 117 months in prison and fined a $600 special assessment for attempting to destroy an unmanned aerial system and committing federal drug trafficking offenses in New Mexico.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $40M in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky reported collections exceeding $40 million in fiscal year 2024.


Maryland sees decline in violent crime attributed to collaborative law enforcement

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland reported a continued decrease in violent crime across the state in 2024.


Leadership changes announced at U.S. Attorney's Office for District of Colorado

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced a change in leadership. U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Kirsch and Deputy U.S. Attorney Andrea Wang will resign from their positions by January 25, 2025.


Connecticut dentist settles false claims allegations with over $600K payment

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, announced a civil settlement agreement involving Lakshmi Bethi, DMD, and her former businesses.


Brooklyn man sentenced for violating federal sex offender registration requirements

Elliot J. Santiago, a 25-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release for failing to provide required information regarding his interstate travel.


U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces resignation effective January 17

United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced her resignation, effective January 17, 2025.


EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.


Maine veterinarian settles over alleged violations of Controlled Substances Act

A Maine veterinarian, Dr. Alan Toothaker, has agreed to pay $145,360 to settle claims of violating the Controlled Substances Act.


Terraform Labs co-founder Do Hyeong Kwon faces U.S charges after Montenegro extradition

Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, has been extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges related to fraud.


Northern District Ohio USAO reports over $7M in asset forfeitures for FY24

The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has reported the forfeiture of $7,701,470 in criminal assets for fiscal year 2024.


Biden announces Presidential Citizens Medal recipients honoring exemplary service

President Biden has announced the recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, a prestigious award recognizing U.S. citizens for exemplary service to their country or fellow citizens.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $28M in FY 2024

In the fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reported collections totaling $27,882,120.34 from civil and criminal actions.


US Attorney comments on Bourbon Street attack investigation

On January 2, 2025, a statement was released by United States Attorney Duane A. Evans concerning the recent attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.


Rutgers resolves discrimination complaints related to shared ancestry

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the resolution of three complaints against Rutgers University.


Virginia doctor settles $625K fraud case over false healthcare billing

Dr. Scott Saffold, a Virginia Beach physician, and his practice Chesapeake Bay ENT, P.C., have agreed to a $625,000 settlement over allegations of false billing to government healthcare programs.


EPA urges action during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is observing National Radon Action Month and is urging Americans to test their homes for radon.


Sioux City woman receives over eight years for meth conspiracy

Amy Parks, a 57-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison following her guilty plea to charges of methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm possession during drug trafficking.


Philadelphia men sentenced for armed robbery; one shot victim

Two Philadelphia men, Naim Newsome-Bostick and Nadir Gray, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in an armed robbery that took place in West Philadelphia in 2022.


EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.