News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Rockford man sentenced to 11 years for attempted fentanyl import from Mexico

A Rockford man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for attempting to import fentanyl into the United States from Mexico.


Federal gun charge filed against D.C. resident as part of public safety initiative

Antoine Gatling, a 32-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, faces a federal gun charge following his indictment for unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.


Suburban Chicago man receives five years in prison for cyberstalking

A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for cyberstalking an individual he met on a dating platform.


Sioux City man guilty in child pornography case

Priest Morris, a 21-year-old from Sioux City, Iowa, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.


Five-year prison sentence for Florence man in gun and drug-related charges

David Antwan Johnson of Florence has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


Prosecutors in California charge 45 individuals with illegal re-entry into the US

Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California have recently charged 45 individuals with illegal re-entry into the United States after removal.


Afghan citizen arrested and charged with visa fraud in New York

Dilbar Gul Dilbar, also known as Dilbar Gul Taj Ali Khan, an Afghan citizen, faces charges after being accused of visa fraud. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest in Buffalo, New York.


Mexican national receives 27-year sentence in Texas drug trafficking case

A Mexican national has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.


Brooklyn gang associate convicted of racketeering and drug trafficking

Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn found Demetrius Johnson guilty on all counts, including racketeering, drug trafficking, and discharging a firearm in relation to these crimes.


NFIB reports small businesses face challenges in filling job openings in April

NFIB's latest report on small business employment trends for April indicates that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported difficulties filling job openings, a decrease of six points from March and the lowest level since January...


National Federation of Independent Business supports H.J. Res. 88, opposing California emissions waiver

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.J. Res. 88.


Attorney's office presses weapons charges against 24 defendants in April

The U.S. Attorney's Office has brought federal firearms charges against 24 individuals during the month of April, more than doubling the usual monthly average since January 2021.


Turkish citizen sentenced for illegal reentry conviction after prior deportation

A Turkish citizen has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States and has been sentenced to 60 days of imprisonment followed by removal, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Mississippi man sentenced for possession of machinegun at high school football game

A man from Meridian, Mississippi, named Demetriz Romelo Hopson, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for the possession of a machinegun.


Cincinnati man faces life sentence after federal drug conviction in Kentucky

A Cincinnati man has been convicted on charges related to drug trafficking.


Arizona man sentenced to prison for COVID loan and tax fraud

Roy Lane, a 44-year-old man from St. David, Arizona, has been sentenced to four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for filing false tax returns and loan applications to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief.


Taylor sentenced to 72 months for firearm possession and PCP distribution

Timothy Eugene Taylor, 36, of the District of Columbia, received a 72-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court for illegal possession of a semiautomatic pistol and distribution quantities of phencyclidine (PCP), as announced by U.S. Attorney...


Tech industry responds to Trump's federal procurement executive orders

The global tech trade association ITI responded to new Executive Orders from U.S. President Trump.


New York man admits guilt in $500,000 interstate stolen money scheme

A New York City man has admitted to his involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen money across state lines, as confirmed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Santa Clarita man to plead guilty in Disney computer hacking case

A Santa Clarita resident, Ryan Mitchell Kramer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to hacking into a Disney employee's personal computer and illegally downloading confidential company data.