News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Inmate sentenced for possessing weapon at federal correctional institution

Demoreal Killebrew, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution McDowell, has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for possessing a weapon while incarcerated.


St. Tammany man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Ricardo Jordan, a 21-year-old resident of St. Tammany Parish, has pled guilty to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Sue Fahami named acting U.S. attorney for District of Nevada

Under the Vacancies Reform Act, Sue Fahami has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.


Meta partners with FADA to drive digital transformation for Indian auto dealerships

The automotive industry in India is undergoing significant changes due to increased digital adoption.


Heritage Foundation appoints Ryan Neuhaus as new chief of staff

The Heritage Foundation has announced the appointment of Ryan Neuhaus as its new chief of staff.


Rubio meets Wong to discuss US-Australia alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.


CCIA Europe launches infographic on effective EU tech regulation

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has released a new infographic that outlines three key steps towards creating more effective and innovation-friendly technology policies in the European Union.


Massachusetts men convicted in Maine drug trafficking case face lengthy prison terms

Two Massachusetts men have been found guilty in a drug trafficking conspiracy case in Bangor, Maine.


Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced for child pornography possession

A former Virginia Tech communications professor, Michael Horning, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


State-level changes in US corporate income tax rates for 2025

Forty-four states in the United States impose a corporate income tax, with rates varying significantly across the country.


Federal authorities announce arrest in sex trafficking case

United States Attorney Will Thompson is set to address the media today at a press conference regarding the arrest of Tiwan Robert Bailey.


New Orleans man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A New Orleans resident, Donte Edwards, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for narcotics and firearms offenses.


Huntington man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Curtis Lavall Capers, a 35-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Massachusetts man charged for online threats against officials

A man from Wilbraham, Massachusetts, has been arrested for allegedly making violent threats on social media against officials, private individuals, children, and locations such as shopping malls and an elementary school.


Fresno man sentenced for distributing fentanyl leading to overdose death

Christian Gonzalez, a 25-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for distributing fentanyl.


Felon sentenced for possessing firearm during bar altercation

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Travis Jordan, a 39-year-old resident of Orleans Parish, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Gallup man pleads guilty in Navajo Nation shooting case

A Gallup man has entered a guilty plea in federal court following a shooting incident on the Navajo reservation.


Pittsburgh man sentenced to over 12 years for cocaine trafficking

A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and violating supervised release terms.


Survey shows Mexicans favor US partnership against escalating cartel violence

A recent survey conducted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) highlights significant concerns among Mexican voters regarding cartel violence and suggests a willingness to consider U.S. involvement in addressing the issue.


Former Gilman teacher sentenced to 35 years for child sexual abuse

Today, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann to 35 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release.