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News from January 2025


US seeks review of labor rights denial at Mexican tire plants

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement's Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement has requested that Mexico review an alleged denial of labor rights at Hulera Tornel S.A. de C.V.'s tire manufacturing facilities in Mexico City and...


Rockford man receives eight-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Rockford man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston sentenced Michael Mallett, 27, to 103 months in federal prison.


EPA awards $40M grants for Louisiana environmental projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that two Louisiana organizations will receive a total of $40 million in funding through the Community Change Grants Program.


Sturgis man sentenced for drug distribution via dark web

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, has announced the sentencing of Erik Miller, a 47-year-old from Sturgis, Michigan.


Former corrections officer pleads guilty to bribery at Rikers Island

Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Ghislaine Barrientos, a former corrections officer, has pled guilty to bribery.


FTC mandates changes in H&R Block's practices for upcoming tax seasons

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that requires H&R Block, a tax preparation company, to implement several changes for the 2025 tax filing season.


Grand jury indicts two Wisconsin men on drug trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Madison, Wisconsin, has returned indictments against two individuals on drug-related charges.


Reading man receives 20-year sentence for meth trafficking

Diego Castillo-Pedraza, a 35-year-old resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.


Amazon Ads introduces generative AI tool for marketing cloud

At CES 2025, Amazon Ads unveiled a new SQL generator for Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC).


New Hampshire man pleads guilty to COVID-19 loan fraud conspiracy

A man from Plymouth, New Hampshire, Tyree Jones, has admitted to conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with fraudulent loan applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Oglala man receives five-year sentence for infant's death in DUI crash

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Sheldon Flute, a 29-year-old man from Oglala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter.


Tax Foundation expert calls for shift in EU tax policy mindset amid global changes

With ongoing conflict in Ukraine, political challenges in France and Germany, and Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency, Europe faces potential shifts this year.


Okemah man pleads guilty to felony assaults on reservation

Victor Wayne Andrew Artussee, a 31-year-old resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to two felony assault charges.


Guatemalan man pleads guilty to international firearm trafficking charges

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Ricardo Fermin Sune-Giron, a 34-year-old from Guatemala, has pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, firearms trafficking, dealing in firearms without a license, and possessing...


Father-son duo sentenced for $5M postal money order theft

Former U.S. Postal Service employee Dewayne Morris Sr. and his son, Dewayne Morris Jr., have been sentenced to seven years and 12.5 years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in a scheme that defrauded the postal service of $5.1 million...


Harris discusses migration issues with Guatemalan president

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a conversation with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo, expressing gratitude for his cooperation.


Department recovers over $1M from ice manufacturers after wage violations

Seventy employees from two ice manufacturing companies in California are set to receive over $1 million in back wages and damages.


Chesapeake hospital charged with fraud over unnecessary surgeries

A federal grand jury has indicted Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) on charges of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and interference with government functions.


Federal grand jury announces indictments for drug trafficking and other federal offenses

United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the outcomes of the January Federal Grand Jury 2024-A Indictments.


Former deputy faces charges for alleged on-duty sexual assault

A former deputy from Webb County, Texas, has been charged with allegations of sexual assault and falsification of records while on duty.