News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Former marine pleads guilty over fatal fentanyl deal

A Wisconsin man, Anthony Ruben Whisenant, has pleaded guilty to a felony drug offense linked to a 2020 fentanyl transaction that resulted in the death of a fellow U.S. Marine.


Indian national sentenced for false statements on US passport application

An Indian national residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in federal court for making false statements on a U.S. passport application and to federal agents.


Baltimore man convicted for Southeast D.C. murder; sentencing set for March

Ethan Cunningham, a 22-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland, has been convicted by a Superior Court jury on two counts of felony murder while armed and additional charges related to the fatal shooting of James Lee Curtis in May 2022.


Coalition urges Congress to protect PCLOB's independence after member dismissals

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), along with 27 civil society organizations, has issued a letter to Congressional leaders expressing concern over the recent dismissal of three members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board...


Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Robert Keshian Norwood, a 72-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms after a prior felony conviction.


Jim Jordan praises Trump for signing Laken Riley Act

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed his approval of President Trump's decision to sign the Laken Riley Act into law.


President limits late-term bargaining deals binding new administrations

On January 31, 2025, a new memorandum was issued by the President of the United States concerning collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) made during the transition period between administrations.


Venezuelan man charged with drug conspiracy and firearm possession

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced charges against Jose Manuel Guerra-Caballero, a 37-year-old Venezuelan.


AMA supports bill against impending Medicare payment cuts

The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong support for a new bill aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare payments.


Omaha man receives federal sentence for intent to distribute fentanyl analogue

Jaden Stuart, a 32-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl analogue.


Denham Springs man sentenced for child pornography distribution

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Barry Paul Vining from Denham Springs, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson handed down the...


Hot Springs man receives over 18 years for meth and firearms offenses

An Arkansas man has been sentenced to 222 months in federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.


Ranchers seek court approval for $83.5 million JBS antitrust settlement

National Farmers Union, along with ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, have taken a significant step in their antitrust lawsuit against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef.


Federal court sees multiple arraignments for drug-related charges

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced recent federal court arraignments.


DoD halts official cultural awareness month events

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced new guidance regarding the observance of cultural awareness months within its components and military departments.


Virginia woman pleads guilty in nationwide bank fraud scheme

Sherry Ozmore, a 56-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


Former middle school teacher sentenced for enticing minor online

An Antioch, Tennessee man and former teacher at South Laurel Middle School has been sentenced for online enticement of a minor.


Grove man sentenced for identity theft involving deceased friend's information

Terry Ross Killion, a 43-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for aggravated identity theft.


Southbridge man convicted for role in major drug trafficking operation

A Southbridge man, Ismael Maysonet, has been found guilty by a federal jury for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed cocaine and fentanyl across the North Shore and Central Massachusetts.


Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator amid widespread support

On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was confirmed by a bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate as the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).