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News from June 2025


Congress discusses implications of quantum computing on U.S. cybersecurity

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) addressed the importance of quantum computing in a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” The focus...


Chicago man indicted for alleged social security fraud

A suburban Chicago man has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits in the name of his deceased father.


Honduran national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Carlos Rene Medina-Ayala, a 48-year-old native of Honduras, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


Wellpinit man sentenced for violent assault on Spokane Indian Reservation

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that James Ray Hill Jr., 46, of Wellpinit, Washington, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian...


New Orleans man faces charges over alleged CARES Act fraud

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of Irvin C. Francois, III, a 53-year-old resident of New Orleans, on charges related to the CARES Act fraud and money laundering.


Department of Defense employee faces charges over classified document retention

A civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense has been charged with unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents.


Jamestown man sentenced for aiding in murder victim's burial

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the burial of a murder victim.


House resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for House Resolution 519.


Miami man sentenced for $2.3 million COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud

David Godin, a 34-year-old resident of Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox also imposed three years...


Raleigh man sentenced for cartel-linked drug trafficking

Nigel Gray, a 45-year-old resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison with an additional five years of supervised release.


Dominican national arrested for alleged role in Massachusetts drug trafficking operation

A Dominican Republic national has been apprehended in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Massachusetts.


Conehatta man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor

A Newton County man has admitted to sexually abusing a minor, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi.


Pittsburgh man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Mexican national receives federal prison sentence for illegal reentry

A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement by Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Atlanta man sentenced to over two decades for role in fentanyl trafficking

An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.


Mineola man receives 55-year sentence for child exploitation

A Mineola resident, Fransisco Gonzalez, also known as Kiko Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations.


James Comer comments on Robert Garcia's new role in oversight committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding the selection of Congressman Robert Garcia as the new Democratic Ranking Member of the Committee.


Two Tajik men charged with human smuggling into the United States

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest and indictment of Bekhzod Rakhmatov, 30, from Maineville, Ohio, and Munis Khojiev, 31, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Virgin Islands resident receives prison sentence for possessing machine gun

St. Croix, VI – Shabukah Bannis, a resident of St. Croix, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a machine gun.


Hyannis man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A Hyannis man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms.