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News from May 2025


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.


donald j. trump shares multiple truth social posts on may 6

Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social on May 6, which were then shared via Twitter by "Trump Daily Posts."


Sacramento man receives 12-year sentence for catalytic converter theft operation

Tou Sue Vang, a 33-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a catalytic converter theft ring.


DOGE announces cancellation of USDOT grants, saving $51 million

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of seven grants by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the U.S. Department of Transportation, amounting to $54 million.


DOGE cancels 179 more contracts, saving $280 million

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 179 additional contracts, which had a ceiling value of $1.87 billion.


Recall of Ankimo monkfish liver due to undeclared milk in California

JJWV Marketing Corporation, based in Santa Fe Springs, California, has announced a recall of its Ankimo Monkfish Liver product.


Ray & Mascari Inc. recalls tomatoes over Salmonella concerns across multiple states

Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has issued a recall for its 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination.