News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Labor Department recovers $63K from Subway franchisee over wage violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment to recover $63,604 in back wages and liquidated damages from a Subway franchisee operating six locations in Massachusetts.


Orlando man charged with transporting child sex abuse material

Orlando, Florida – A man from Orlando has been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for defrauding insurance company out of over $1 million

James Keating, a resident of Paoli, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices

In a recent legal development, the Justice Department has filed a civil complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, alleging that the pharmacy chain dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws.


Fort Dodge woman receives over ten-year sentence for meth distribution

A Fort Dodge woman has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Treasury sanctions Yemen bank over alleged ties with Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions against Yemen Kuwait Bank for Trade and Investment Y.S.C, citing its financial support to Ansarallah, known as the Houthis.


Jonesboro man receives lengthy sentence for fentanyl distribution

Jarrell M. Palmer, a 44-year-old resident of Jonesboro, Louisiana, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for drug distribution conspiracy

A Pine Ridge, South Dakota man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. Circuit Judge Karen E. Schreier delivered the sentence to Benny Benson, 22, on January 3, 2025.


EPA Region 10 details enforcement actions and penalties for 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 10 office has released a summary of enforcement actions completed in 2024, highlighting various violations across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.


Guatemala man sentenced for attempted enticement and sex trafficking

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Gerber David Santos-Gonzalez, a 26-year-old man from Guatemala, has been sentenced to federal prison for over ten years. U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol handed down the sentence...


EPA partners with CalEPA to address metal recycling impacts in West Oakland

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), other state regulators, a community organization, and a business to tackle the environmental impacts of metal shredding in...


Shreveport residents sentenced for involvement in fatal fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three Shreveport residents involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy that led to a man's death. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote delivered the sentences.


Commonwealth Care Alliance settles false claims allegations with $520K payment

United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced that Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. (CCA) will pay $520,355.65 to settle allegations related to violations of the False Claims Act by Reliance HMO, Inc., a company acquired by CCA in 2022.


Biden announces new round of Medicare drug price negotiations

President Joe Biden announced the selection of 15 additional drugs for Medicare price negotiation.


Experts collaborate against Russia's maritime 'shadow fleet' risks

A multilateral group of experts, including representatives from the United States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, convened in Copenhagen on January 10 to formulate strategies against Russia's shadow fleet.


Arizona firms fined $7.4M for denying overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment requiring two Arizona-based drywall and painting companies to pay $7,450,000 in back wages and damages.


U.S.-India renew commitment at ICT working group meeting

The United States and India have reaffirmed their commitment to digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure during the U.S.-India Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Working Group meeting held in New Delhi on October 17, 2024.


Washington man pleads guilty to multi-scheme fraud resulting in over $600k loss

A man from Washington has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to officials.


South Carolina man pleads guilty to charges linked with officer's murder

Jaremy Smith, a South Carolina resident, has entered a guilty plea to several federal charges related to the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.


Kamala Harris advocates for equal rights amendment inclusion in constitution

Equality is a fundamental promise of democracy, according to Vice President Kamala Harris.