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News from July 2025


Duquesne resident sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking

A Duquesne, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.


Miami couple sentenced for healthcare fraud; Over $6M in assets recovered

On July 10, 2025, Magaly Travieso and Yudorki Ramirez, both from Miami, were sentenced to nine and three years in prison respectively for their roles in health care fraud and money laundering conspiracies.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to possessing postal service key

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Fortino Pilier, a 28-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to possessing a postal service key.


Delta settles lawsuit over misuse of pandemic-relief funds with $8.1 million payment

Delta Airlines has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle claims that it violated conditions of federal relief funds under the Payroll Support Program (PSP).


Ohio man pleads guilty to bribery for smuggling contraband into prison

James P. Jackson, a 39-year-old from Niles, Ohio, has admitted to using his position at a state prison to smuggle illegal substances and other banned items to an inmate.


Honduran national pleads guilty to distributing child pornography in Louisiana

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza, a 22-year-old Honduran national in the United States without authorization, has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography.


Father charged with murder in alleged fatal beating of son

Deandre Pettus, 34, from the District of Columbia, faces charges of first-degree murder following the alleged fatal beating of his son, Deandre Pettus Jr.


Senate committee to hold hearing for transportation department nominees

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will hold a nominations hearing for Department of Transportation nominees.


Lynn man sentenced for role in major North Shore drug trafficking operation

A Lynn man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking organization on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


Manchester man sentenced for robbing credit union while on supervised release

A Manchester man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for robbing a credit union while on federal supervised release.


Philadelphia man sentenced for armed carjackings

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Isiah Surzano-Glover, 22, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Martin City man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Martin City man, Raymond Owen Bonner, Jr., 40, admitted guilt to charges of producing and distributing child pornography, as stated by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Former army soldier pleads guilty in telecom hacking scheme

Seattle – A former Army soldier, most recently stationed in Texas, admitted to conspiring to hack into telecommunications companies’ databases.


Three alleged MS-13 members charged with RICO conspiracy involving murder

Three men, alleged members of the MS-13 gang, have appeared in court in Maryland.


Select Committee urges FBI to stop certifying CCP surveillance tech

This week, a significant development occurred as Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) addressed concerns to FBI...


Rochester man sentenced to five years for arson incidents

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Jermaine Fields, 38, from Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for arson.


Trump announces $90B AI and energy investments at summit

President Donald J. Trump has announced significant investments aimed at strengthening the United States' position as a leader in artificial intelligence.


Eufaula resident pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Indian Country

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that William Clayton Brown, 42, from Eufaula, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in Indian Country.


Donald J. Trump highlights new Indonesia deal and calls for lower Fed rate

Former President Donald J. Trump announced a new agreement with Indonesia and urged a reduction in the Federal Reserve rate in recent Truth Social posts dated July 14-15, 2025.


McAllen resident sentenced for distributing large quantities of cocaine

A McAllen man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.