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News from January 2025


New Bedford woman sentenced for theft of tax refunds

A New Bedford woman, Valentina Martinez, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for stealing federal funds through false tax returns. U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris sentenced Martinez to 12 months of supervised release under home...


NFIB urges permanence for vital tax deduction amid looming expiration

NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations, Jeff Brabant, recently appeared on Bloomberg's Talking Tax Podcast to discuss the importance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.


Anesthesiology provider settles $999K claim over Medicare reimbursement violations

Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services (NWAP) has agreed to pay $999,999 to resolve potential violations related to the submission of claims for reimbursement to Medicare.


Omaha man receives lengthy sentence for role in meth distribution conspiracy

Luis Avelar, a 28-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Chinese analysts express mixed views on China-U.S. relations under Trump's second term

Chinese analysts are closely examining the potential trajectory of China-U.S. relations as Donald Trump begins his second term as President of the United States.


North Koreans indicted for scheme targeting US companies via fraudulent IT work

The Department of Justice has announced the indictment of five individuals, including two North Korean nationals, for their involvement in a scheme to secure remote IT work with U.S. companies, generating revenue for North Korea.


Ellenville man sentenced for role in Ulster County drug trafficking organization

Joshua Atkinson, a 27-year-old resident of Ellenville, New York, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Newberry man receives 12-year sentence for firearm and narcotics offenses

Tyrell Rakeem Sanders, a 29-year-old from Newberry, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.


Rubio discusses regional issues with Egyptian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.


Former deputy sheriff sentenced for narcotics conspiracy and tax evasion

A former deputy sheriff and DEA Task Force officer, James Darrell Hickox, has been sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison.


Gucci store burglars sentenced to prison for Northwest D.C. theft

Husan Thurston and Alton Pernell, both residents of Washington, D.C., have been sentenced for their involvement in a burglary at a Gucci store in Northwest D.C. The incident occurred on September 9, 2024. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. and...


McGlothin appointed acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Texas

Abe McGlothin, Jr. has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.


Sinaloa cartel leader appears in US court after extradition

Octavio Leal-Hernandez, known as Chapito Leal and an alleged leader of a Sinaloa Cartel cell, appeared in a San Diego federal court following his extradition from Mexico.


Four found guilty for armed robbery at San Bernardino car repair shop

Three residents of San Gabriel Valley and one from San Bernardino County have been convicted by a jury for their involvement in an armed robbery and carjacking at a car repair shop in Bloomington, as announced by the Justice Department.


Former teacher receives over 11-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

Chad Joseph Longley, a former teacher from Boise, has been sentenced to 141 months in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.


Senator Ted Cruz to keynote Texas Policy Summit in Austin

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has announced that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will deliver the keynote address at the closing lunch of the Texas Policy Summit on February 21st, 2025.


Trump and Bukele discuss immigration and gang issues

President Donald J. Trump recently engaged in a conversation with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.


Omaha man sentenced for distributing potent fentanyl analogue

United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the sentencing of Keith Fox, a 51-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.


Texas group keeps Corporate Transparency Act on hold despite Supreme Court order

Despite a Supreme Court order, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains stayed nationwide.


Columbus man sentenced for gun and drug offenses near local school

Adrian McKinney, a 29-year-old resident of Columbus, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison.