News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Southfield doctor sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions worth millions

Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in a scheme to illegally prescribe more than 200,000 opioid pills valued at over $5.2 million.


Birmingham man pleads guilty to plotting murder-for-hire targeting family

A Birmingham resident has admitted guilt to charges related to a murder-for-hire plot, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Poplar man receives federal prison sentence for sexual abuse of minor

A Poplar man, Jonathan Robert Walking Eagle, 23, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for sexually abusing a minor.


Tulsa man charged with attempting to provide weapons for terrorist organization

A Tulsa man, Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide weapons to an individual he believed was acting on behalf of al-Qa’ida.


Tangipahoa man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

A Ponchatoula man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Newton psychologist agrees to plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering

A psychologist from Newton, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly defrauding two individuals, including a psychotherapy patient and a relative.


New Jersey man sentenced to over seven years for distributing child pornography

Khayan Garner, a 57-year-old resident of Woodbridge, New Jersey, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for distributing child pornography.


Long Island man sentenced to 22 years for fatal distribution of fentanyl

Earlier today, Ryan Mueller was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a retired police officer.


Dearborn man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after antisemitic threats at synagogue

Hassan Chokr, a 38-year-old resident of Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to 34 months in prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms after an incident involving antisemitic threats at a local synagogue.


Gosar introduces bills to reverse national monument designations affecting federal lands

Congressman Paul A. Gosar has introduced two bills aimed at reversing the designation of certain national monuments that restrict federal land use.


Three convicted for roles in nationwide drug distribution conspiracy

Three individuals from Arizona and Washington have been convicted in federal court for their involvement in a transnational drug trafficking organization, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Federal grand jury returns indictments for crimes including child exploitation and drug trafficking

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned several indictments, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison.


District man receives over two years in prison for illegal gun possession

Tony Brown, 34, a convicted felon from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a Ruger pistol.


Chicago police officer indicted on federal charges related to straw purchasing firearms

A Chicago Police officer has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly conspiring to illegally purchase firearms for an acquaintance who then transported the weapons to Mexico.


Hageman introduces bill against climate reparations following ICJ advisory

Today, U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman, representing Wyoming's at-large district, introduced legislation aimed at protecting American taxpayers from potential climate change reparations imposed by international courts.


Hartford man indicted for illegal possession of firearm while on federal supervised release

A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Kevin Barco, 41, of Hartford, on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.


Sinaloa Cartel leaders indicted for narcoterrorism charges linked to drug trafficking in southern Illinois

High-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel have been charged in a federal superseding indictment unsealed in East St. Louis, Illinois.


Reno OB-GYN indicted on charges of health care fraud involving unnecessary surgeries

An obstetrician-gynecologist based in Reno, Dr. Samuel R. Chacon, appeared in court today following his arrest on charges of health care fraud and making false statements related to health care matters.


CBP opens Global Entry Enrollment Center at Charleston International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new Global Entry Enrollment Center at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, expanding the Trusted Traveler Program in the Southeast region.


Former army employee pleads guilty to child sexual abuse while stationed overseas

A Merced, California man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually abusing two minors under the age of 16 while employed as a civilian by the U.S. Army overseas.