News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Georgia man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

Jeremiah Clinton Gray, a 42-year-old resident of Blue Ridge, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


District man pleads guilty to fatal Southeast shooting

Andre Clark, a 34-year-old resident of the District, has entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder while armed.


Donald J. Trump's social media posts highlight industry discussions and trade policy changes

Former President Donald J. Trump shared insights from prominent figures like Eli Lilly's CEO Dave Ricks and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick via Truth Social on May 6th.


Miami man admits guilt in multi-lender HELOC fraud scheme

A Miami resident has admitted guilt in a case involving fraudulent acquisition of multiple home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) using a single property as collateral.


Shaktoolik man pleads guilty to cyberstalking and child exploitation

A Shaktoolik resident, Matthew Jackson, 23, has admitted guilt to charges of cyberstalking and the sexual exploitation of a minor for the purpose of producing child pornography.


Porcupine man receives eight-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Clayton Fire Thunder, a resident of Porcupine, South Dakota, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter and two counts of making false statements.


Broken Bow man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge

Jerry Wayne Shomo, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Passaic County man sentenced for $3.5 million payroll tax evasion

A Passaic County man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a payroll tax evasion scheme amounting to $3.5 million, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Durant resident receives 32-year sentence for second-degree murder

Kyle Hunter Laws Duffner, a 27-year-old resident of Durant, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for second-degree murder.


Florida man pleads guilty to tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud

A Florida resident, Paul Archer, has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Bangor to charges of tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud.


Department of Labor halts enforcement of controversial contractor classification rule

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has responded to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) decision not to enforce the 2024 final rule on independent contractor classification while it is under review.


Summerfield man pleads guilty in $20M Ponzi scheme and tax fraud case

William Lamar Rhew, III of Summerfield has pled guilty to charges related to a $20 million Ponzi scheme and tax fraud.


Allen woman receives over 11-year sentence for meth distribution conspiracy

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Misty Hornbeck, a 50-year-old woman from Allen, South Dakota. U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Hornbeck to 11 years and three months in federal prison...


California man pleads guilty in federal cocaine trafficking case

A Coachella, California resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to federal narcotics laws, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple links via Truth Social on May 6

On May 6, Donald J. Trump shared multiple links via Truth Social posts.


Amanda Houle named chief of SDNY criminal division

Amanda Houle has been appointed as the Chief of the Criminal Division for the Southern District of New York, announced by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.


Raleigh County man convicted for illegal firearm possession

After a one-day trial, a federal jury has found Alfred Leslie Pittman guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


New Jersey woman sentenced to prison for tax evasion

A Bergen County woman was sentenced to 36 months in prison for tax evasion and aiding in the preparation of false tax returns, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Court filing raises concerns over regulatory trust in developer prosecutions

A recent court filing in the Samourai Wallet case highlights a significant issue concerning trust between software developers and federal regulatory guidance.


Entertainment executive sentenced for fraud involving TV productions

An entertainment production company president, David Ozer, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for embezzling over $400,000.