BOSTON, MA – A Boston man, Anthony Jackson, also known as ‘Hollywood,’ has been charged in federal court with distributing crack cocaine.
According to court documents, between September 1, 2020, and October 3, 2020, Jackson distributed crack cocaine to a cooperating witness on five occasions in Cambridge and Boston.
Jackson, 29, has allegedly been a member of the St. James/Marcella gang and has state convictions for unlawfully carrying a dangerous weapon, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of illegal substances.
The charge of distributing or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.
Jackson made an initial appearance in federal court via videoconference on November 5, 2020, and was detained pending a detention hearing. He is currently facing charges of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime. PSN brings together a broad spectrum of stakeholders to identify and address the most pressing violent crime problems in the community.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The details contained in the charging documents are allegations.
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division, have announced the charges against Jackson.
Mandatory Facts:
1. Defendant: Anthony Jackson
2. Exact criminal charges: Distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base
3. City and state: Boston, Massachusetts
4. Exact date: September 1, 2020 – October 3, 2020 (crime date)
5. Sentence or outcome: Detained pending a detention hearing, faces up to 20 years in prison and $1 million fine
6. Dollar amounts: $1 million fine
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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