News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


EU considers unified rules; Estonia and Latvia's tax systems proposed as models

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently addressed the Davos Economic Forum, revealing plans for a unified set of rules across corporate law, insolvency, labor law, and taxation in the European Single Market.


Fayette County woman pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl

Kayla Nicole Dent, a 34-year-old resident of Mount Hope, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for distributing fentanyl.


Parkersburg man sentenced for role in Charleston meth trafficking

Michael Dale Cain, a 49-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Federal grand jury returns indictments for drug trafficking and gun crimes

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned several indictments involving drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.


Drug trafficker pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Gilberto Contreras has admitted guilt to charges of possessing nearly 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


IBM reports slight revenue increase; software sector shows significant growth

IBM has announced its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, reporting a slight increase in revenue and notable growth in its software sector.


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japanese Finance Minister to discuss regional cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on January 28, 2025.


U.S. reviews foreign aid programs to align spending with national interests

The United States has initiated a 90-day pause and review of its foreign aid programs, aiming to ensure that every dollar spent aligns with national interests.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession

Alonte Wilkinson, a 31-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a 57-month federal prison sentence for illegal possession of a firearm.


Greek shipping firm fined over environmental violations

A Greek shipping company, Eurobulk Ltd., has admitted guilt and received sentencing for violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and record falsification.


Delaware County man faces indictment for alleged Social Security fraud

Brian Gill, a 59-year-old resident of Andes, New York, has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud.


Santa Fe men sentenced for roles in social media-driven drug trafficking operation

Two men from Santa Fe have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Former FDNY chief pleads guilty in bribery conspiracy case

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Anthony Saccavino has pled guilty to conspiring to solicit and receive bribes during his tenure as Chief of the New York City Fire Department's...


Indianapolis man sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking crimes

Lamone Lauderdale, a 37-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm charges.


CBP foils smuggling attempt at Douglas port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Douglas successfully intercepted an alien smuggling attempt involving a 29-year-old female.


Las Cruces man sentenced to ten years for carjacking

A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison following convictions for carjacking and firearms offenses linked to an incident in February 2023.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to possession and transfer of destructive devices

Jacksonville, Florida – Shane Allen Gibson, a 45-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the possession and transfer of a destructive device.


Former officer charged with smuggling attempt at Brooklyn detention center

Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a complaint charging former federal correctional officer Najee Jackson with attempting to smuggle contraband into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn (MDC-Brooklyn).


MLS returns to Apple TV with expanded coverage

Major League Soccer (MLS) will return to Apple TV next month as part of the ongoing partnership between Apple and MLS.


Lubbock man pleads guilty to cyberstalking ex-girlfriend

A 29-year-old man from Lubbock has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after sending explicit images of his ex-girlfriend to her family and employer.