News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Washington D.C. man sentenced for role in major drug trafficking ring

Kelvin Sanker Jr., a 42-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for his involvement in a significant fentanyl and PCP trafficking operation in the city.


Telefónica Tech partners with IBM for quantum-safe technology solutions

Telefónica Tech and IBM have entered into a collaboration agreement to develop security solutions addressing challenges posed by future quantum computers.


Schenectady man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses

James Alvin Boone, II, a 30-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Apple announces record Q1 revenue and earnings per share

Apple has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending December 28, 2024.


Optimism linked to increased savings among low-income earners

Research from the American Psychological Association suggests that optimism about the future can significantly impact individuals' saving behaviors, especially among those with lower incomes.


Pending home sales fall across all U.S regions in December

Pending home sales experienced a decline of 5.5% in December, following four months of consecutive increases, as reported by the National Association of REALTORS.


MS-13 member receives life sentence for multiple murders

A Salvadoran national affiliated with the Uniones Locos Salvatrucha clique of the MS-13 gang received a life sentence in Alexandria, Virginia.


Stamford man sentenced for series of Connecticut bank robberies

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Francesco Pensiero, also known as Frank Pensiero, a 52-year-old resident of Stamford.


Mexican citizen pleads guilty to transporting undocumented aliens

Angel Ramon Lopez-Hernandez, a 36-year-old Mexican citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal transportation of undocumented aliens within the United States.


ACLU urges court to let death row inmates challenge execution methods

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Utah have submitted an amicus brief to the Utah Supreme Court.


International crackdown seizes cybercrime websites linked to Pakistan-based network

A coordinated international operation has led to the seizure of 39 domains and their associated servers, disrupting a Pakistan-based network selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools.


Venezuelan man charged with illegal re-entry into US after prior removal

Jorge Humberto Moreno Martinez, a 34-year-old Venezuelan national, has been charged with being unlawfully present in the United States after having previously been removed by immigration officials.


EPA honors Massachusetts wastewater district for water quality efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Office has recognized a Massachusetts wastewater district for its contributions to water quality improvement.


Farmington woman charged with assault and child abuse on Navajo Nation

A woman from Farmington has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and child abuse following an incident on the Navajo Nation.


European policymakers address key issues in artificial intelligence regulations

Policymakers in Europe are actively engaging with developments in artificial intelligence, as detailed in the latest bulletin from CDT Europe.


Lincoln County man receives prison sentence for federal gun crime

Jason L. Norman, a 42-year-old resident of Ranger, West Virginia, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Michigan woman receives nearly five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Michigan woman has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on January 27, 2025.


Costa Rican national sentenced for illegal firearm possession in Louisiana

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Milton Rayo Castillo, a 26-year-old native of Costa Rica, for illegal firearm possession.


Luchese crime family members plead guilty to racketeering and illegal gambling

In recent weeks, five individuals associated with the Luchese crime family have pleaded guilty to various charges, including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling.


New Jersey man sentenced for Hudson River boat tragedy causing two deaths

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Richard Cruz has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.