News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


FTC scrutinizes pharmaceutical patent settlements for potential antitrust violations

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition has released four reports detailing pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements filed under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) for fiscal years 2018...


Wilmington man sentenced for drug trafficking with machine gun possession

Kevon Bracey, a 26-year-old resident of Wilmington, has been sentenced to 196 months in prison followed by six years of supervised release.


Bloods gang member sentenced for exploiting minors in sex trafficking scheme

Earlier today, Joshua Lampley-Reid, also known as "Tio" and "Fendi," was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex trafficking of minors.


Texas woman pleads guilty to fraud involving COVID-19 rental relief

Tanisha Gray, a 39-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.


Tennessee man faces multiple charges following pizza shop robbery

Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a superseding indictment has been returned against Justin Alan Seymour, a 37-year-old from Tennessee.


Harris addresses MLK Day breakfast at National Action Network event

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the National Action Network’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr.


Sioux Falls man convicted for attempting online enticement of minor

A jury in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has found Jayden Debevec guilty of attempted enticement of a minor using the internet.


St. Francis man sentenced for possession of child pornography

A St. Francis man has been sentenced to federal prison for over five years following a conviction for possession of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence to Clyde Chasing Hawk, also known as Clyde...


Church Rock man sentenced for sexual abuse of minors

A Church Rock man, Nathaniel Luz, has been sentenced to 264 months in prison following his guilty plea to multiple counts of sexual abuse involving three young victims.


South Texas man sentenced for selling fatal dose of fentanyl

A Laredo resident, Jose Antonio Carlos III, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl to a teenager, resulting in the youth's death. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing after Carlos pleaded...


Small business owner urges Congress to preserve tax deduction

The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means recently held a hearing concerning the potential expiration of the 20% Small Business Deduction, which is set to end by the year's close.


US expands sanctions on over 250 enablers supporting Russian military activities

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting over 250 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.


Insider trading scheme leads to arrest of broker David Cooper and three traders

Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, charging broker David Cooper and traders Randy Grewal, John Lowe, and Richard Ringel with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud.


Texas couple sentenced for leading major human smuggling network

A Texas woman and her fiancé have been sentenced for leading a human smuggling organization that illegally transported, harbored, and concealed hundreds of undocumented individuals in the United States.


U.S Attorney finds no charges warranted in fatal shooting of Justin Robinson

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has concluded its investigation into the fatal police shooting of Justin Robinson, determining there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights or District of Columbia...


House Judiciary Committee releases DOJ official transcripts on Hunter Biden probe

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has released transcripts from interviews with several Department of Justice officials, including Special Counsel David Weiss and Former Assistant US Attorney Lesley Wolf.


Heritage Foundation praises Trump in hostage deal amid ceasefire talks

Today, The Heritage Foundation released a statement regarding the United States and Israel's negotiation with Hamas for a phased release of hostages in Gaza.


CCIA Europe expands Brussels office with new hire and key promotions

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) Europe has announced the expansion of its Brussels office.


Court upholds fair use of floorplans by realtors

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has announced a significant legal victory following a unanimous decision by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.


HUD allocates nearly $137M to support senior and disabled housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of nearly $137 million in grants aimed at increasing affordable housing and supportive services for seniors and disabled individuals.