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Daderot / Wikimedia (CC0)Oakland Man Pleads Guilty to Stolen Firearms Possession
Cody Smith, 26, pleaded guilty to possessing stolen firearms in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine. The plea shifts the case to sentencing under federal guidelines, exposing Smith to potential imprisonment and fines.
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (No restrictions)Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Felon Gun Possession
A Sioux Falls resident received a 21-month federal prison term for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. The sentence enforces federal restrictions on firearm ownership by convicted felons in South Dakota.
news.sky.comSt. Louis Felon Pleads Guilty to Machine Gun Possession After Chase
Davell A. Horton admitted in federal court to possessing a machine gun as a convicted felon while driving a stolen car that led police on a chase. The plea exposes Horton to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and sets a sentencing date for later this year.
ChoHyeri / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Felon Firearm Possession After Shooting
A man from Jackson, Mississippi, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon following his involvement in a shooting. The plea advances the case toward sentencing, enforcing federal prohibitions on gun ownership by felons and contributing to Depar…
Mingo Hagen from Amsterdam, Netherlands / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Dumfries Felon Gets Three Years for Gas Station Gun Discharge
Jonathan Daniel Smith received a three-year prison sentence for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon after firing the weapon during an altercation at a Woodbridge gas station. The sentence enforces federal prohibitions on gun ownership by felons and returns Sm…
Luca Signorelli / Wikimedia (Public domain)DC Felon Sentenced to 87 Months for Trafficking Nine Guns
A previously convicted felon in Washington, DC, received an 87-month prison sentence for conspiring to traffic at least nine firearms to a prohibited buyer who claimed to be 'at war.' The case highlights enforcement against illegal gun sales to restricted individuals, potentially…
rte.ieSuspected Shooter's Statement Details Washington Hilton Security Breaches
A statement from the suspected shooter at the Washington Hilton, viewed by The Wall Street Journal, describes security lapses at the hotel. These breaches reportedly made it easier than expected to bring firearms into the building. The document outlines specific vulnerabilities e…