News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


New Haven man sentenced to over two years for drug distribution

David X. Sullivan, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Devaro Taylor, 35, from New Haven, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison.


Mobile woman sentenced to probation for tax fraud

Mobile resident Brandy Davis has been sentenced to five years of probation, including one year of home confinement with ankle monitoring, for tax fraud.


Luzerne County man sentenced to 15 years for drugs and firearms offenses

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Christopher Essameddin Birry, 43, from Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, received a 15-year prison sentence.


Mexican citizen indicted for alleged illegal reentry into United States

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Leonardo Mendoza-Zavala, a 44-year-old Mexican citizen, on a charge of illegal reentry.


Ardmore resident pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Todd Philip Wilkerson, a 53-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse in Indian Country.


Former VP indicted for alleged extortion attempt against previous employer

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Bryan R. Chapman, a 62-year-old resident of Missouri.


Brothers sentenced for smuggling fake cancer drugs into US

Two brothers from India, Avanish Kumar Jha and Rajnish Kumar Jha, were sentenced to 30 months in prison by a U.S. District Court in Seattle for selling counterfeit and adulterated drugs in the United States.


Senate HELP Committee to hold hearing on empowering independent workers

On July 17, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will conduct a hearing focused on empowering independent workers with access to portable workplace benefits such as health care and retirement.


House committee urges sanctions on Hong Kong police commissioner

This week, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on China sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.


71-year-old man sentenced for defrauding STAY DC program

Geary Simon, a 71-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding the STAY DC rental housing assistance program and for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social highlights new subscribers and shares platform updates

Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social recognized two new "patriot" subscribers in posts dated July 10, 2025, and provided an additional update regarding Donald Trump's activity on Truth Social later that day.


Athens man sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

An Athens man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.


Two plead guilty in federal drug conspiracy case in Oklahoma

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that two individuals have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.


Johnstown residents sentenced for crack cocaine trafficking

Two Johnstown residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine.


Senate committee approves agriculture funding benefiting Maine

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of a bill that secures significant funding for projects in Maine.


Oakland woman sentenced for multiple California bank robberies

Yasmin Charisse Millett, a 22-year-old from Oakland, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison for her involvement in bank robbery.


Former postal worker admits role in drug trafficking via U.S. Mail

Marcus Gaines, a 34-year-old former postal worker from Toledo, Ohio, has admitted to his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that utilized the U.S. Postal Service for distributing illegal substances.


Senate committee approves FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Charleston man sentenced to over six years for federal gun crime

Jason Allen Rhule, a 45-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Ohio man pleads guilty to possessing illegal device-making equipment

An Ohio man, John Carleton Johnson, Jr., has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing magnetic stripe credit card encoding devices.