News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Anchorage man pleads guilty to child pornography charges involving minors

An Anchorage man, Richard Dougherty, pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.


Consumer confidence rises as majority believes country is on "right track

As President Donald J. Trump addresses inflation, reduces gas prices, balances trade, and ensures significant investments, Americans are reportedly experiencing the effects of what is being termed a new Golden Age


Brandywine man sentenced for identity theft and multiple fraud charges

Llyod Linwood Comer, a 63-year-old resident of Brandywine, Maryland, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.


Augusta man pleads guilty in ghost tax preparer fraud case

A man from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent tax preparation scheme.


Federal felon charged with series of armed robberies in Georgia

Terry Lewis Burston, a repeat offender recently released from prison, appeared in court on May 22, 2025.


Iranian national pleads guilty in international Robbinhood ransomware scheme

An Iranian national, Sina Gholinejad, has admitted to his involvement in a global ransomware and extortion scheme using the Robbinhood ransomware.


Broken Arrow residents sentenced for defrauding employer out of millions

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that two residents from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Brad William Ritter and Toby Le Mills, have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Tacoma lawyer pleads guilty to embezzling over half a million dollars

Seattle – A former Tacoma attorney, Colby Parks, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Seattle.


NFIB survey reveals declining optimism across key U.S. industries

The NFIB Research Center has released its quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey, focusing on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.


Slidell doctor pleads guilty to health care fraud involving Medicare

A Slidell doctor has admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting claims for unnecessary cancer genetic tests.


Salinas gang members plead guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges

Gil Vasquez, known as "Rhino," and Jose Mexicano, also called "Armani," members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza (SAP) Norteño gang, have pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in a federal court.


Ohio man admits to filing false tax returns; faces possible prison sentence

Sidney L. Glover, Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Warren, Ohio, has admitted to failing to report his business earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over a three-year period.


The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced the conviction of Derrick Bernard Jr., 36, and Ashley Blackcloud, 40, by a federal jury.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal firearms trafficking from Georgia

Edson Aregullin has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for unlawfully purchasing firearms intended for transport from Georgia to Mexico. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg commented on the impact of illegal firearms trafficking,...


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations

A Mexican national appeared in court in Las Vegas to face charges of illegal reentry into the United States.


Roanoke man pleads guilty to failing sex offender registration and false statement charges

A Roanoke man, Janike Dunbar Holt, 29, has pled guilty in federal court to charges of failing to register as a convicted sex offender and making false statements.


Lynchburg man pleads guilty to federal firearms and conspiracy charges

A Lynchburg man has entered a guilty plea in federal court for charges related to illegal firearm possession and conspiracy.


The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Robert Crust, 46, formerly from Greeley, Colorado, and Bethany Williams, 44, from Parker, Colorado, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Colorado.


Illegal crossings drop sharply, leading to dismantling of migrant facility

As illegal border crossings have significantly decreased, the U.S. Border Patrol has dismantled a soft-sided migrant processing facility in the San Diego Sector.


U.S. attorney secures nearly $9M from fraudulent PPP loan scheme

On May 14, 2025, U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz finalized the forfeiture of approximately $7 million in fraud and money laundering proceeds to the United States.