News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


California man indicted for illicit conduct with minor

A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


Ransomville man sentenced for child pornography possession

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that John Stuart, a 37-year-old resident of Ransomville, NY, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison and 25 years of supervised release following his conviction for possession of child pornography...


Stanislaus County man charged with attempted sexual exploitation of minors

Gonzalo Hernandez, a 37-year-old resident of Oakdale, has been indicted on charges of attempted sexual exploitation involving two minors.


Salvadoran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Salvadoran national, Arsenio Valladares, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Federal inmate indicted for threatening Bureau of Prisons official

A federal inmate in Beaumont, Texas, has been indicted on charges of threatening a Bureau of Prisons official.


Former prison guard sentenced for sexual abuse of inmates

Mikael Salvador Rivera, a former correctional officer at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for sexually abusing inmates.


Tallahassee man sentenced to two years for possessing machinegun

Jimmy Bender, a 19-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a machinegun.



President establishes commission focused on conservation and recreation

The President of the United States has issued an order to establish the "Make America Beautiful Again Commission."


University resolves title ix violations following department investigation

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has entered into a Resolution Agreement to address violations of Title IX.


Three foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into US

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the sentencing of three foreign nationals for illegally reentering the United States after prior deportations.


Denver man faces charges for alleged CARES Act fraud totaling $1.2 million

An indictment has been unsealed in Denver, charging Steve Randall Howe with 20 counts of bank fraud and seven counts of money laundering.


Congress passes bill making small business tax deduction permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following Congress's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Orange County man faces federal charges including carjacking and firearms violations

An Orange County, Texas man has been charged with federal offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.


Task force accuses Harvard University of violating civil rights

Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a letter to Harvard University, highlighting concerns over alleged anti-Semitic practices on campus.


Waterloo man receives federal prison sentence for meth distribution

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Woman charged with $1.3M COVID-19 jobless benefits fraud scheme

An Inglewood woman has been arrested following a federal grand jury indictment, which alleges she fraudulently obtained over $1.3 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.


Honduran pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into U.S., sentencing set for August

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Dery Joncarlos Zelaya-Zelaya, also known as "Dery Zelaya," a 28-year-old native of Honduras, has pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry of a removed alien.


Tax policies in new bill aim to boost U.S. restaurant industry

The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is set to be signed by President Donald J. Trump and includes tax policies aimed at boosting the restaurant and foodservice industry.


Brazilian national charged with illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Brighton, Massachusetts, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States.