News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Greenville man receives 15-year sentence for armed standoff with police

Jonas Michael Fucito, a 32-year-old convicted felon, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after an armed standoff with police.


Roswell man sentenced for threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray

John Woodbury, a 35-year-old resident of Roswell, Georgia, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for transmitting threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray.


Red Lake man found guilty in federal court for child sexual assault

Following a four-day trial, Matthew Thomas McGregor, 35, from Red Lake, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of sexual abuse of a minor.


Donald J. Trump addresses speculation over government subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on July 24, 2025, addressing rumors about removing government subsidies from Elon Musk's companies.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Federal Reserve Building renovation tour

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on July 24, 2025 about touring renovations at the Federal Reserve Building alongside Chairman Jerome Powell and Senator Tim Scott.


Mexican citizen sentenced for using fake Green Card in Charleston

Maximino Montalvo Salas, a 20-year-old Mexican citizen residing illegally in Charleston, pleaded guilty to possessing a fraudulent Permanent Resident Card.


Boston lawyer accused of stealing over $2 million from clients

A Boston lawyer, Patrick J. Dolan, has been charged with allegedly defrauding two clients of over $2 million.


Monroe man sentenced to four years for $2M COVID-19 relief fund fraud

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Brian J. Albelli, 46, from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, received a sentence of 48 months in prison on June 23, 2025.


David M. Toepfer sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Ohio

David M. Toepfer has officially taken the oath of office as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


St Tammany Parish man sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Joseph Harold West, Jr., a resident of St. Tammany Parish, to 46 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Furniture firm settles $4.9M duty evasion case

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Grosfillex, Inc., a French outdoor furniture manufacturer with North American headquarters in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, will pay $4.9 million to settle allegations of evading antidumping and...


Attorney enters deferred prosecution agreement after false statements at federal detention center

A Connecticut attorney has agreed to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and surrendered his law license after admitting to making false statements at a federal detention center.


Senator Capito addresses surface transportation improvements at subcommittee hearing

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on enhancing America's transportation infrastructure.


Moran supports Topping's confirmation as VA Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed his support for U.S. Army Captain Richard Topping's confirmation as Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Donald J. Trump congratulates Karol Nawrocki following Polish presidential win

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted several messages to Truth Social on July 23, 2025, including congratulations to Karol Nawrocki for his victory in Poland's presidential election and remarks about his dedication to the Polish people


Donald J. Trump announces $200 million settlement with Columbia University in social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account on July 24, 2025, to announce what he described as a $200 million settlement between his administration and Columbia University for alleged federal violations.


Mississippi men arrested in FBI-led drug conspiracy operation

Ten individuals from Mississippi have been arrested on charges related to a conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as money laundering.


Shelton resident pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charge

A Shelton man has pleaded guilty to a federal child exploitation charge.


Federal grand jury announces multiple indictments for July session

United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the results of the July Federal Grand Jury 2024-B indictments.


Former Progreso mayor sentenced for role in cocaine conspiracy involving school building

The former mayor of Progreso, Gerardo Alanis, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy.