News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $72M in FY24

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that it was responsible for over $72 million in collections and forfeitures during Fiscal Year 2024.


EU roundtable discusses impact of Digital Networks Act on innovation

A diverse group of EU policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and NGOs gathered in Brussels to discuss the Digital Networks Act (DNA) and its potential impact on Europe's 2030 connectivity goals.


Newark expediter pleads guilty in bribery and fraud scheme involving city officials

Lamont Baxter, a Newark-based expediter, has admitted to conspiring to bribe Newark public officials and engaging in fraudulent activities related to real estate development and construction. U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced the guilty plea.


New Orleans man faces charges over alleged $9.2 million investor fraud scheme

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Michael Brian DePetrillo, a 43-year-old from New Orleans, has been charged with violating the Commodity Exchange Act under Title 7, United States Code, Section 13(a).


Mexican man dies after heat-related emergency following illegal border crossing

On July 7, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) on all-terrain vehicles encountered a group of individuals crossing the border illegally near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.


Saratoga man indicted for drug distribution and firearm offenses

Jason Brundige, a 49-year-old resident of Ballston Spa, New York, has been indicted on charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Fort Belvoir woman pleads guilty to child abuse charges

A Fort Belvoir woman has admitted guilt in a case involving severe assault and child cruelty.


Former government employee pleads guilty to fraudulently billing two employers

Idris Ahmad, a 53-year-old resident of Maryland, has entered a guilty plea in DC Superior Court to charges of second-degree fraud and theft.


Three charged with immigration offenses after border incident

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office announced charges against three foreign nationals for immigration offenses.


Detroit man sentenced to 23 years for fatal fentanyl distribution

A Detroit man, Melvin Lamar Triplett, aged 43, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug conspiracy and the distribution of drugs that resulted in death and serious bodily injury.


Lunar New Year message highlights wisdom and transformation

To friends at home and around the world who celebrate Lunar New Year, heartfelt best wishes are extended.


Felon sentenced to federal prison after posting gun photos online

Damian Johnson, a 24-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a Glock 27 and 61 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition.


Lowell man pleads guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy involving Asian Boyz gang

A Lowell man has admitted to his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy linked to the Asian Boyz street gang.


Jamaican man sentenced for running fraudulent lottery targeting US seniors

A federal judge in Charlotte has sentenced a Jamaican citizen, Antony Linton Stewart, to prison for operating a fraudulent lottery scheme based in Jamaica.


Lynn man charged over alleged armed robbery involving drug trafficking funds

A Lynn man, Claudio Melo, also known as "Blue Drilla," has been charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery that took place in January 2023.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Estonia relations with Foreign Minister Tsahkna

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.


EPA aids wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles County

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is actively assisting local authorities and residents following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.


US urges ceasefire amid rising tensions in eastern DRC

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.


Washington man pleads guilty to firearm possession after removal from Amtrak

A Washington man has admitted to illegal possession of firearms after being removed from an Amtrak train in Libby, Montana. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich confirmed that Mallory Nehemiah Brown, 43, from Auburn, Washington, pleaded guilty to the...


Study shows benefits of platformization in tackling cybersecurity complexity

IBM and Palo Alto Networks have released a new study highlighting the challenges organizations face due to cybersecurity complexity.