News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Las Vegas man sentenced to 47 years for child sexual exploitation offenses

A Las Vegas man, Damian Amalfitano, has been sentenced to 47 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release for sexually exploiting a toddler and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving several minors.


Eight charged with immigration violations after Canton facility operation

A federal grand jury in Akron, Ohio has indicted eight individuals on charges related to immigration and identity theft.


Jamaican national charged with armed robbery and shooting at police in Mount Vernon

A Jamaican national, Jamaire Robertson, has been charged in connection with an armed robbery and shooting incident that took place in Mount Vernon, New York.


Sanford Federal settles False Claims Act allegations for $3.1 million

Sanford Federal, Inc. and its owner, Joseph Mandour, have agreed to pay $3.1 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act in connection with 49 government contracts across the country.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to moderating online group sharing child sexual abuse material

A St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to moderating an online chat group that distributed child sexual abuse material.


Springfield man sentenced for gun trafficking and multiple bank robberies

Stephen Loewe, 43, of Springfield, Vermont, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to straw purchasing 19 firearms and robbing three banks.


Trump-Xi summit preparations focus on trade truce extension and regional security issues

After months of trade tensions, a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is moving closer to reality.


Groton man sentenced to 30 years for production and possession of child sexual abuse material

A Groton man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Rosedale woman sentenced to six years for leading oxycodone distribution ring

Terry Allen, a 57-year-old resident of Rosedale, Maryland, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and for money laundering.


White House outlines initiatives during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The White House has issued a statement marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the challenges faced by families affected by childhood cancer and commemorating children who have died from the disease.


Aerospace Industries Association hosts policy roundtable with lawmakers at Kratos facility

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently held a roundtable in Oklahoma City, gathering congressional leaders and industry representatives to discuss policy issues affecting the aerospace and defense supply chain.


Raleigh County man pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

A Coal City resident, Jeremy Dale Shuck, 47, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge involving the distribution of methamphetamine.


Brevard County man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Cedrick Deon Hawkins, a 43-year-old resident of Cocoa, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


Justice Department seeks forfeiture of over $868K tied to crypto scam targeting multiple states

The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize $868,247 in Tether (USDT), alleging the funds are proceeds from cryptocurrency-related confidence scams.


Georgia man pleads guilty in Connecticut meth trafficking case

A Georgia man has admitted to trafficking methamphetamine pills to Connecticut.


Hartford man sentenced to six years for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

A Hartford man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in trafficking fentanyl and cocaine.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on protecting older workers from discrimination

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para Asuntos de la Vejez, Rick Scott, y la miembro de alto rango Kirsten Gillibrand, organizarán una audiencia el miércoles 3 de septiembre titulada “Proteger a los estadounidenses...


St. Louis County man receives 15-year sentence for arranging sale of illegal drugs

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in arranging drug sales involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence on Tuesday to Jerry Massey, 33, who...


Former Bronx district leader sentenced to two years for election fraud

Nicole Torres, a former district leader in the Bronx and employee of the New York City Board of Elections (NYC-BOE), has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in extortion and mail fraud conspiracies.


Elizabeth City man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A federal judge has sentenced Miguel Yasmir Williams, 35, of Elizabeth City to 14 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm as a felon.