News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Two men arrested for operating illegal marijuana operation in Wayne County

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest and charging of Ferrydoon M. Ardehali, 55, from Staten Island, NY, and Colby Riggle, 37, from California.


Tennessee man receives probation for selling unapproved drugs

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to five years of probation for selling unapproved drugs, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Ecuadorian trafficker pleads guilty to drug charges after extradition

Wilder Emilio Sanchez Farfan, known as Gato, has pleaded guilty to international drug trafficking charges in a federal court.


Vacaville man indicted for producing child sexual abuse material

A federal grand jury has indicted Michael Keith Rubino, 39, of Vacaville, on charges of producing child sexual abuse material.


National Farmers Union Foundation announces 2025 scholarship award recipients

The National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) has announced the recipients of its 2025 annual scholarship awards.


Donald J. Trump shares updates from Qatar visit on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump posted updates on Truth Social about speaking at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on May 15, 2025.


Richardson man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation

An 80-year-old man from Richardson has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a seven-year-old child.


Former New York tutor sentenced for enticing minors into illegal sexual activities

A former tutor from Suffolk County, New York, Stephen Andrew Cipkin, 38, has been sentenced to 65 years in prison.


Baltimore man pleads guilty to federal firearms trafficking conspiracy

Steven Lee, a 38-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his involvement in a firearms trafficking conspiracy.


District woman found guilty of felony-enhanced theft from Target

Meredith Wilson, a 52-year-old resident of the District, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury on May 14, 2025.


Federal grand jury indicts Georgia man for alleged gun trafficking

A federal grand jury has indicted Devontae Jones, 27, from Atlanta, Georgia, on charges related to gun trafficking. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that the indictment includes four counts of dealing firearms without a license and...


Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal U.S. reentry

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported four times.


Federal jury convicts Clarence Clark Jr. for abuse on Red Lake Reservation

A federal jury has found Clarence Clark, Jr., guilty of sexually abusing a minor on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.


Pittsburgh resident pleads guilty to synagogue vandalism

A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and defacing a religious building, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Donald J. Trump posts links to Truth Social without context

Former President Donald J. Trump continues to share updates via Truth Social as seen in recent tweets from May 14-15, linking back to his posts without providing additional context or details about their content


FTC bans student loan scammers; demands asset turnover

A lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has resulted in a fraudulent student loan debt relief operation and its owners being permanently banned from the debt relief industry.


Pittsburg County man sentenced to nearly 25 years for second-degree murder

Timothy Kenneth Barber, a 45-year-old resident of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 293 months in prison for second-degree murder.


Nashville man charged after allegedly shooting at police

Emmanuel Orr, an 18-year-old from Nashville, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Michigan man sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation crimes

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Daniel Augustine Solis, 33, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.


Sioux City man receives 31-year sentence for kidnapping and firearm possession

Bobby Rhoden, a 50-year-old resident of Sioux City, has been sentenced to 31 years in federal prison.