News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Man receives nearly six-year sentence for robbing Chicago-area postal worker

A United States District Court judge in Chicago has sentenced Malik Washington to nearly six years in federal prison for the assault and robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Harvey, Illinois.


Colorado Springs funeral home operator sentenced for fraud involving mishandled bodies

Jon M. Hallford, a Colorado Springs funeral home operator, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy.


Former Voyager Digital CEO agrees to $2.8M payment in FTC settlement

Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of Voyager Digital, has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Treasury launches new series to combat drug trafficking

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched a new initiative as part of its public-private information sharing program.


FinCEN allows third-party TIN collection for bank compliance flexibility

To provide banks with more flexibility in meeting compliance requirements, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an order allowing banks to collect Tax Identification Number (TIN)...


Illegal aliens charged with assaulting federal officers in Georgia

Ricardo Trejo-Martinez and Hector Beltran-Ledesma, both identified as illegal aliens from Mexico, face charges of assaulting or resisting federal deportation officers in Georgia.


Rapid City man cleared of firearm possession charge

A Rapid City man has been acquitted of a firearm charge after a federal jury trial.


Three sentenced in multi-million dollar Medicare fraud case

Fadel Alshalabi, Samuel Harris, and Dr. Benjamin Toh have been sentenced for their involvement in a Medicare and Medicaid kickback scheme, according to Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Miami man sentenced for child sex tourism charges

A Miami man, Stefan Andres Correa, has been sentenced to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to traveling to Colombia with the intent of engaging in sexual activities with minors.


Man charged with assaulting federal employee outside Chicago courthouse

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a Chicago man with assaulting a federal employee outside the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to nearly two decades for violent crime spree

Javon Roach, a 20-year-old from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent crimes.


Amherst man pleads guilty to drug distribution causing serious injury

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Lloyd Smith, a 25-year-old resident of Amherst, New York, has pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine and fentanyl.


Marietta man faces charges for alleged involvement in major fentanyl trafficking operation

Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa, a 29-year-old resident of Marietta, Georgia, appeared in federal court on June 23, 2025.


Big Island resident faces drug firearm explosives charges following arrest

Shannan Hostetler, a 54-year-old resident of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses including possession with intent to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, unlawful...


U.S.-China competition sees legislative moves addressing technology and investment

Committee actions have been taken to address the competitive dynamics between the United States and China.


Pensacola man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar drug trafficking crimes

Rayvaughn L. Andrews, a 41-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and money laundering.


Mexican national pleads guilty to firearm possession while illegally residing in US

Oscar Cruz-Baldo, a 40-year-old Mexican national, has pled guilty in federal court to charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition while being unlawfully present in the United States.


Senate Commerce Committee's AI provision receives widespread industry support

The Senate Commerce Committee's AI provision in the budget reconciliation text, released by Chairman Ted Cruz, has garnered significant support from conservative groups, business leaders, and tech entrepreneurs.


Stimson Center mourns co-founder Barry Blechman's passing

The Stimson Center has announced the passing of its co-founder, Dr. Barry Blechman, a figure known for his dedication to peace and security over more than five decades.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Honduran national residing unlawfully in Brockton has been sentenced for reentering the United States illegally after deportation.