A former Georgia Deputy has pleaded guilty to possessing unregistered firearms resulting from an FBI-led investigation into a violent extremist group.
Cody Richard Griggers, 28, of Montrose, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm before U.S. District Judge Tilman "Tripp" Self on Monday, April 26.
Griggers faces a maximum ten years of imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release and a maximum fine of $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 6. There is no parole in the federal system.
Griggers was detained at his pretrial hearing and remains in custody.
"This former law enforcement officer knew that he was breaking the law when he chose to possess a cache of unregistered weapons, silencers and a machinegun, keeping many of them in his duty vehicle. Coupled with his violent racially motivated extreme statements, the defendant has lost the privilege permanently of wearing the blue," said Acting U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary.
The case was investigated by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Will R. Keyes is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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