News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Digital asset CEO convicted in multi-million dollar crypto-fraud scheme

A federal jury in Brooklyn has found Braden John Karony guilty on all counts of a three-count indictment, which includes conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.


Chairman Comer issues statement on passing of Ranking Member Connolly

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed his condolences following the death of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly.


Utah woman indicted for alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City

A federal grand jury has indicted a Utah resident on multiple firearm charges following an alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City.


Colombian nationals plead guilty to cocaine smuggling conspiracy

Three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty in a St. Louis court, admitting their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States.


Tennessee man sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens

A Chattanooga resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Understanding ADA compliance: Protecting small businesses from legal challenges

You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wondered how it affects your business.


Silver Spring man pleads guilty to exploiting over 100 minors

Chase William Mulligan, a 28-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, has pled guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material in a federal court.


Washington man sentenced for distributing drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A Washington man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for distributing fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and in Big Sandy, Montana.


Cassidy and Kaine introduce Auto Reenroll Act for retirement plan participation

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine have introduced the Auto Reenroll Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans.


Buffalo man sentenced for wire fraud involving false investment schemes

Steven D. Blumhagen, a 74-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud.


Modern Arms & Optics co-owners sentenced for violating firearms laws

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Campbell Slayden, co-owner of Modern Arms & Optics LLC, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison.


Healthcare business owner sentenced for tax evasion totaling over $500k

Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has announced that Leslie Henry Wilson, a 53-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.


Merrill man receives federal sentence for meth distribution

Larry Snyder, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Merrill, Iowa, was sentenced to federal prison on May 16, 2025.


Francis Creek man indicted for production of child pornography

On May 20, 2025, a federal indictment was issued against Ryan S. Schroeder of Francis Creek, Wisconsin.


Two men convicted for laundering Sinaloa cartel funds in St. Louis

Two men have been convicted in St. Louis for laundering money on behalf of the Sinaloa drug cartel.


Omro man indicted for alleged distribution and receipt of child pornography

Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that a federal indictment was returned on May 20, 2025, against Jason A. Reeves of Omro, Wisconsin.


Mexican national sentenced for repeated illegal re-entries into the US

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Raudel Miranda-Martinez, a 47-year-old Mexican national, for illegal re-entry into the United States.


Mechanicville man faces child pornography charges

Jonathan Macdonald, a 31-year-old resident of Mechanicville, New York, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.


Former IRS employee pleads guilty to fraud charges

A former employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for engaging in fraudulent activities related to tax returns and Social Security benefits.


Baltimore man pleads guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy

Derrick Nutter, a 40-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has pled guilty to charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy in federal court.