News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Sex offender receives 28-year federal sentence for repeat child pornography offenses

David E. Dejanovich, 52, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 28 years (336 months) in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.


District man receives 24-year sentence for killing elderly disabled man in southwest D.C

Terry Thompson, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the killing of Christopher Callahan, a 64-year-old disabled man.


Pensacola man convicted for shooting at DEA agent during drug raid

Austin James McCastler II, a 36-year-old Pensacola resident, was found guilty by a federal jury on multiple charges including drug distribution, firearm offenses, and assaulting a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent.


Mobile man receives 10-year sentence for armed robbery of convenience store

A Mobile man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for robbing a convenience store.


Two men receive federal sentences for narcotics trafficking ring in southwestern Connecticut

Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a narcotics trafficking operation in southwestern Connecticut, according to an announcement from David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.


Attleboro woman admits embezzling over $400K from Franklin business

A former office manager from Attleboro has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $400,000 from her employer, a Franklin-based environmental services company.


District man receives 25-year sentence for producing child pornography

Charles Hilton, a 40-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography and sexually abusing a young girl.


U.S. Attorney's Office details major prosecutions during federal government shutdown

During the recent lapse in federal appropriations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina continued its operations, pursuing prosecutions and enforcement actions without interruption. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson...


Richard Lucas appointed acting chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid

Richard Lucas has been named Acting Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA) at the U.S. Department of Education, according to an announcement made by the department on November 14, 2025.


Jury convicts three individuals for securities fraud tied to pre-IPO investments

A federal jury has convicted Michael Castillero, Francine Lanaia, and Brian Martinsen of securities fraud, wire fraud, and investment adviser fraud.


Robertsdale man sentenced to over two years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Robertsdale, Alabama, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts: felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition.


House votes to end record-long government shutdown after 43 days

The House of Representatives has voted 222-209 to end a government shutdown that lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S. history.


Former sex offender sentenced to 25 years for repeated child sexual assault

Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney A. Hanes, 59, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to child...


President Trump makes historic second state visit to South Korea; new agreements announced

President Donald J. Trump visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) for a State Visit on October 29, where he was welcomed by President Lee Jae Myung.


AFSA criticizes 10th Circuit ruling on Colorado's DIDMCA case

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has voiced its dissatisfaction with a recent ruling by the 10th Circuit Court in Colorado.


Man sentenced to over 21 years for distributing child pornography

Zachary Norris, 35, has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography and accessing it with intent to view.


Mobile man receives over two years in prison for firearm possession as felon

A Mobile resident was sentenced in late October 2025 to 27 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama.


Tampa man convicted by federal jury for methamphetamine distribution

A federal jury in Tampa has convicted Shane Valmont, 45, of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.


Trump announces new trade agreements with four Latin American countries

President Donald J. Trump has announced new trade agreements with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala.


Shelton woman indicted for alleged $700K embezzlement from Connecticut software company

A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Pamela Aguilar, 65, of Shelton, on five counts related to an alleged embezzlement scheme involving approximately $700,000.