GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Kashone Demetrious Bing, a 20-year-old resident of Bronson, Florida, has entered a guilty plea for the serious charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The announcement came from John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Heekin expressed deep appreciation for the collaborative efforts of state and federal law enforcement partners in this case. Bing’s illegal possession of a loaded firearm at his residence was discovered during the execution of an arrest warrant. Bing’s prior felony convictions include aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.
The defendant now faces up to fifteen years’ imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a hefty $250,000 fine. Bing’s prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America, an initiative aimed at eliminating cartels, transnational criminal organizations, and protecting communities from violent crime.
U.S. Attorney Heekin emphasized the commitment to keeping communities safe by prosecuting individuals like Bing. The case has been a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Adam Hapner is handling the prosecution.
The sentencing for Bing is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at the United States Courthouse in Gainesville before Chief United States District Judge Allen C. Winsor.
For more information on public court documents and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit the official website.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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