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Defendant Charged with Possessing a Weapon in Federal Prison
A 28-year-old federal inmate has been charged with possessing a deadly weapon in prison, according to a federal indictment.
Anthony Evans, 28, is accused of possessing a six-inch piece of metal sharpened to a point with a cloth handle commonly referred to as a "shank" while an inmate at the Federal Correction Institution Allenwood (FCI Allenwood) in Union County, Pennsylvania.
The indictment alleges that Evans committed the offense on or about July 15, 2024.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Tatum Wilson is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is five years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
An indictment is only an allegation. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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